Balsa Wood Towers

Balsa Wood Towers
 

• • The student will be able to design a balsa wood tower showing the top and side views.

  • The student will be able to construct a balsa wood tower by utilizing tools and their partners.

  • The student will be able to test their balsa wood tower for efficiency.

Design and build a balsa wood tower that's as efficient as possible with with the following materials:
 

• • Balsa wood stick 1/4" x 1/8" x 36"      5

  • Balsa wood stick  1/8" x 1/8" x 36"     3

 
Parameters:

• • Height:  Between   10" - 13"

  • Top:      Between   2 1/2" - 4 1/2"

  • Bottom: Between   2 1/2" - 6"

 
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