IED Design Challenge- Paper tower

Goal of Challenge:

   -Create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball and can withstand the highest level of wind

Limitations:

   -Must be at least 18" (from bottom of ball to surface of table)

   -Must hold up against wind for at least 10 seconds (Ball cannot fall, tower cannot tip)

   -Must use only designated materials

   -Tower must be FREE STANDING (cannot be fastened to table by any means [ex. Tape])

Materials: 

     •1 school newspaper

     •3 pieces of computer paper

     •2 pieces of cardstock

     •2 feet of masking tape

     •5 rubber bands

     •1 tennis ball (cannot be modified)

     •1 pair of scissors (for use during construction only, cannot be used in actual structure)

     •1 ruler/scale (for use during construction only, cannot be used in actual structure)

     Above are steps 1-6 of the design process, applied to this activity.