Goal: Build a bridge(s) that allows for a balance of community needs
Role: You are a bridge(s) designer tasked with building a bridge to join 2 communities together
Audience: Communities on either side of the river
Situation: Both communities on each side of the river want a bridge(s) built.
Performance: Students will build popsicle bridge(s) that balances the needs for each community.
Can go to the backside of Kasperville and the backside of Bearville. This reduces traffic in to the downtown and helps traffic in Bearville.
20 Sticks: Toll taxes is used in a real and practical way. It is a clever solution that has creative flair and solves 4 issues at the same time. Solutions build and work off of each other.
15 Sticks: Toll taxes is used in a real and practical way. It is a clever solution that solves 3 issues. Solutions build and work off of each other.
10 Sticks: Toll taxes are used to solve 2 separate and independent issues. Solutions do not build and work off of each other.
5 sticks: Toll taxes are used to solve 1 issue. Solution stands by itself as a single solution.
No sandwiching of sticks more than 3 if its used as a joint or 2 if used as a beam
Only Butt, Miter, or Gusset joints are allowed
Small bridges must have an internal road bed of 2” (Will be measured) ROAD DOESN'T HAVE TO BE COMPLETED
Small bridges must support 20 lbs. apiece
Small bridges must span a minimum of 7” and use a minimum of 50 popsicle sticks & a maximium of 60 popsicle sticks
Large bridges must have an internal road bed of 3.5” (Will be measured) ROAD DOESN'T HAVE TO BE COMPLETED
Large bridges must support 40 lbs. apiece
Large bridges must span a minimum of 14” and use a minimium of 100 popsicle sticks & a maximium of 120 popsicle sticks