40 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

• Apply the Engineering Design Process.

• Build structure from models.

• Compare shapes of models.

• Communicate their thoughts about the concepts related to stability.

• Determine the impact of aspects of shape on stability.

• Demonstrate responsible use of technology.

• Record and evaluate data generated through experimentation.

• Evaluate the use of a model to represent natural world structures.

Materials Needed:

• NoRILLA

• Small paper cups

• Ruler

• Materials to keep cups together (tape, glue, string, rubber bands, etc.)