In science we have been learning about the engineering and design process. What is an engineer? An engineer is someone who collaborates with others while asking, researching, imagining, planning, creating, and improving. Is an engineer ever wrong? Does an engineer's plan ever fail or need improvement. Yes indeed! That is why being an engineer is so much fun.
Our first engineering project was to create tin foil boats to save the pennies club (see highlights from the week of October 3rd and 10th). After making vast improvements to the floating penny savers, it was time to move on. That is when we learned of the problem facing Bob and Jack:
Problem: Two Lego men named Bob and Jack aren’t getting along. They are about to go to battle. The town has decided that they may design a catapult to help them in battle. The town council agreed that they may both only use the supplies provided by the town.
The supplies each man will receive are:
- Rubber Bands
- Two sizes of popsicle sticks
- Mini Marshmallows
- One bottle cap
If you were Bob or Jack how would you design your catapult so you would have the best chance of winning?
After doing some research about catapults, the students each designed and built their own prototype.
Yesterday we started the battle...
Here are a few photos - stay tuned for more, as the competition continues!
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