IED 1 Design Challenge Paper Tower

Goal of Challenge
•Create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball and can withstand the most wind.

 

Rules for Tower Challenge
•Bottom of tennis ball must be at least18” above ground/table
•Must withstand wind from fan for at least 10 seconds
     •Ball can’t fall
      •Tower can’t tip over
•Use only materials given for challenge
•Tower must be free standing
     •Cannot tape to table

Materials for Challenge
•1 School Newspaper
•3 Pieces of Computer Paper
•2 Pieces of Cardstock
•2 Feet Masking Tape
•5 Rubber Bands
•1 Tennis Ball (can’t be modified)
•Scissors (can’t be used in design)
•Ruler/Scale (can’t be used in design)