Stick Together 6th Grade:

Official Scoring Sheet

Student Name(s) ______

School Name ______Center Name:______

Specifications Check List: / If Yes / If No
Bridge is properly labeled w/ student name(s) , school name, and center
Rule #1: Section:Rules for Construction / -10% Penalty
Material is solid, natural wood craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
Section: Materials / DQ
Glue is water soluble Elmer’s white glue
Section:Materials / DQ
Roadway runs entire length of bridge and Hot wheel can drive across the entire length of
the bridge.
Rule #7: Section:Rules for Construction / DQ
Maximum number of members (sticks and or partial sticks) exceeds 200 in a realistic
manner.
Rule #2: Section: Materials / DQ
Glue only at the joints
Rule #4: Section:Rules for Construction / DQ
Each stick is glued ≤ (less than) 50 %
Rule #3: Section:Rules for Construction / DQ
Bridge has ‘I’ beams
Rule #9: Section:Rules for Construction
I / DQ
T-sections on roadway only
Rule #10: Section: Rules for Construction
T / DQ
Sticks are not painted or treated
Rule #5: Section: Rules for Construction / DQ
Bridge is open at the top (no roof or covering)
Rule #6: Section: Rules for Construction / DQ
Bridge has 3.5 by 3.5 inch area for placement of the test plate on roadway
Rule #4: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ
Bridge has supports suitable for placement on testing fixture
Rule #11: Section: Rules for Construction / DQ
Bridge substructure does not interfere with testing fixture
Rule #11: Section: Rules for Construction / DQ
Bridge roadway is arched
(Regional Rule) / DQ
Specifications Check: / Pass / Fail
Dimension Test / Yes / No / Actual
Maximum horizontal length ≤ 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Rule #1: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Length :
Minimum horizontal length ≥ 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Rule #5: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Length :
Maximum width ≤ 5in. (12.7 cm)
Rule #2: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Width:
Minimum width at every point ≥ 4 in. (10.16cm)
Rule #6: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Width:
Minimum width of open roadway running entire length of bridge ≥ 3.5 in. (8.89 cm)
Rule #7: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Width:
Maximum height above top of roadway ≤ 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Rule #3: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / DQ / Height:
Maximum depth below top of roadway ≤ 3.5 in. (8.89cm)
Rule #4: Section: Rules for Bridge Size / Depth:
Overall Dimension Test: / Pass / Fail

Strength to Weight RatioPlease fill-in the information below

Maximum Load (lb.) / lbs.
Bridge Weight (g) / grams
Ratio [ (Maximum load x 454g/ lb.) / bridge weight] / lbs.

Creativity & Engineering design: 20 points maximum

Craftsmanship Neatness / /10 pts.
Innovation of design / /10 pts.
Total Creativity Design Points: / /20 pts.