Lesson 14: Making Stable Monsters from Trash

 

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.

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

Materials Needed:

  • NoRILLA

  • Recycled cardboard boxes

  • Variety of recycled materials

  • Craft paper

  • Eyes

  • Tape/glue

  • Pipe cleaners

  • Markers

  • Cardboard