Students
learn about some "fun"damental principles of architecture as they are
challenged to engineer their own tower out of the materials supplied. We'll introduce
some real-world examples using the very same engineering principles.
Hands-on
Workshop
Tower
of Power (1st to 5th) : After learning how triangular construction using crossbeams
provides superior strength in engineering, students are challenged to construct
their own tower using this principle.
One 5 to 6 foot table set up for each 5 to 6 students.
An additional 5 to 6 foot table will be needed for the instructor. Access to a
sink is helpful but not required. 30 minutes of setup time will be needed. Parking
with adjacent access to workshop areas is highly appreciated!
Material
Fees
Please note that this workshop has a $0.55 materials fee per student
in addition to standard program fees.
Hands-on
Workshop
Tower
of Power (1st to 5th) : After learning how triangular construction using crossbeams
provides superior strength in engineering, students are challenged to construct
their own tower using this principle.