On Monday and Tuesday, students had a great time completing a technology challenge - build the tallest tower that stands by itself and holds a pingpong ball. Students were only allowed 1 long straw, 30 normal straws, 15 pipe cleaners, 15 paper clips and 50cm of masking tape.
There was plenty of trial and error as they discovered how to construct a freestanding tower. Students also had to learn to work as a team.
Some groups began by cutting all their straws into smaller pieces. They soon realized that this was not the right idea. Others tried to put all the straws on top of each other. They also realized that this was not the best design. Most groups discovered that they needed to build a base first.
After all the trial and error, designing and re-designing, successes and frustrations, it was time for judging. Of all the teams, only one team's tower stood by itself successfully. Congratulations to Lorenzo, Levi, Tom, Alphon and Leonard.
