Toothpick+Tower+of+Terror


 * TOOTHPICK TOWER OF TERROR ** ** THAT'S REALLY A BRIDGE **
 * Area of Interactions: ** Human Ingenuity
 * Unit Question: ** How can I accomplish what seems to be impossible?


 * Investigate: **
 * What did you view for as a model? **
 * We viewed the bridges in the display window. **
 * What similarities did you see in the models? **
 * They both were double layered. **
 * Plan: **
 * How did you decide on your design? **
 * We decided by looking at a previous design that held 180 pounds and we combined it with the double layer theory. **
 * Create: **
 * Evaluate: **
 * Using the Design Cycle and a box of toothpicks, create a bridge that meets the following requirements: **
 * Your bridge should cross over an index card.
 * Your bridge should be 4 - 5 inches high.
 * Your bridge should 3 - 4 inches wide.
 * Your bridge should hold at least 50 pounds.