Straw Tower Challenge - Science Olympiad

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STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE SKETCH YOUR TOWER PAGE - 6
STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE BASIC TOWER DESIGN Note to Teachers: The following four pages provide an overview of the components necessary to build successful <strong>Straw</strong> <strong>Tower</strong>s. Use these tips as instructional tools to correspond with the activities listed on the Instructions for Teachers on Page 2 and the Implementation Schedule on Page 4. The object is to support a load at some height above the base. A tower is made up of: Legs or Columns – Vertical members Extend from the base to the top of the tower Support the load Need to be strong in compression Bend easily because they are long and slender Cross Braces – Horizontal/Diagonal members Connect one leg to another “Break” the legs up into shorter and stronger members Prevent the legs from bending May be under compression or tension Have very little stress as long as the legs remain straight Load Cross braces Legs/Columns PAGE - 7
Page 1 and 2: STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE For Grades 5-
Page 3 and 4: STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE STRAW TOWERS
Page 5 and 6: STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE EXTENSION ACT
Page 7: STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE STRAW TOWER L
Page 11 and 12: STRAW TOWER CHALLENGE ANALYSIS OF S

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