Instant Challenge #9 - Three By Two (Task-based - Advanced level)

Challenge: Build three structures that are as tall as possible.

Set-up: On the table are materials you can use to build your structures. On the floor are three taped squares in which to build each of your structures.

Procedure: Using the provided materials, your team is to build 3 structures that are as tall as possible. Each structure must be built to stand within one of the taped squares on the floor. Each structure can only be made out of a maximum of 2 types of materials and if a type of material is used in one structure, it cannot be used in another. At the end of 6 minutes or when a team member asks, each structure will be measured for height. To qualify to be measured, a structure must be free-standing for at least 10 seconds. Once a structure is measured, it cannot be measured again.

Materials (Can be changed)
10 straws
10 pieces spagetti
5 styrofoam cups
10 rubber bands
25 tooth picks
4 sheets of paper
5 balloons
4 mailing labels
36" piece of string

Scoring: You will receive:
A. 1 point for each full inch of height of each structure
B. Up to 20 points for how creatively you use the materials
C. Up to 20 points for how well your team works together