Marble Tower Design Challenge
The Challenge
· Fabricate a structure to support a marble as high as possible above the table top.
Restrictions
Item / Quantity / Description1 / 1 / popsicle stick
2 / 20 / tooth picks
3 / 2 / stir stick
4 / 2 / paper clip
5 / 1 / wire 180 mm
6 / 1 / marble
7 / a/r / hot glue
· You may only use the materials supplied plus glue from a hot glue gun which include:
· Hot glue can only be used to fasten materials together and may not be used as a structural element.
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3 / LEVEL 4 / WEIGHTHEIGHT OF THE MARBLE SUPPORTED
Thinking/Inquiry / Marble is supported to 100 mm at least and must be stable for 5 seconds. / Level 1 &
Marble is supported to 200 mm or greater. / Level 2 &
Marble is supported to 300 mm or greater. / Level 3 &
Marble is supported to 400 mm or greater. / 5 marks
INDICATORS
Level 1
measured to the top of the marble from the table top.
L1- distance 100-119 mm
L1 distance 120-159 mm
L1+ distance 170-199 mm
Level 2
L2- distance 200-219 mm
L2 distance 220-259 mm
L2+ distance 260-299 mm
Level 3
L3- distance 300-319 mm
L3 distance 320-359 mm
L3+ distance 360-399 mm
Level 4
L4- distance 400-419 mm
L4 distance 420-459 mm
L4+ distance 460-499 mm
L4++ distance 500 mm and greater