Challenge Five

Challenge Five: updated challenges added!

Marble Run

Can you build it bigger? Stronger? Faster? Marble runs are an exciting way to pass the time. There are many store-bought kits that you can use to create different types of run. However, you can create your own marble runs at home. Here are several types of challenges for you to try!

Instructions

  1. Using cardboard and tape create a marble run. You will need a marble to test it.

  2. Option for older children: Use only paper and tape. Your marble must run for 3 minutes!

Challenge #1

  1. Using only cardboard, create a marble run which runs for exactly 1 minute (no more and no less).

  2. Watch this video for inspiration!

Challenge #2

Using only paper and tape, create a marble run that can run for 3 minutes!

Challenge #3

Using any materials you desire, create a marble mountain! See the below images for inspiration

Finished?

  1. Write a paragraph describing your marble run. Be sure to write about all the design choices you made and how you made them happen.

  2. Take a picture or video of your creation.

  3. Add to social media: With your parents permission, add your description, picture/video to Facebook, and/or Instagram

  4. Please tag us: on Facebook - @aforegon or on Instagram - @architecture_or and hashtags #architectsinschools #aisdesignchallenge and hashtags #architectsinschools #aisdesignchallenge