Science Challenge

Day Four Science Challenge: Waterproof House

• Using ONLY natural materials found outside (no tape allowed, unless you have a tape tree in your yard)

• Your house must be at least one foot tall (as in 12 inches) and at least three walls.

• It must have at least one non-living occupant (mini-fig, barbie, stuffed animal, if you dare)

• Once built, your house must be able to withstand the force of pouring 24 oz (3 cups) of water over the top from at least TWO feet above, without

  • falling over

  • allowing water to leak into the inside

• Test your house to see if a) stays upright, and b) provides safe, dry shelter for the occupant,

  • If it doesn't, redesign, modify, and/or rebuild.

  • If it is does, take a picture of your house. Or if you want submit a video of the watery deluge.

• Take a picture of your work and submit it