We have read several versions of the story The Three Little Pigs and their attempts to build houses. Now it is your turn to create a model house that can stay standing when huffed and puffed upon.
Challenge; Can you imagine, design, and build a model house that can remain standing when blown on by a wolf (hair dryer set on low)?
Super Challenge; Can you imagine, design, and build a model house that can remain standing when blown on by a wolf (hair dryer set on high)
Directions:
1- You must complete numbers 1,2, and 3 on your design loop before choosing materials.
2- You may only use materials from the materials list.
3- Your house must be at least 6 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 7 inches long.
4- You must attach your house to a cardboard base.
5- After you complete your house, it will be tested by the teacher.
Materials list : Choose 1 resource from each of the 5 lists
- (2) (3) (4)
100 Straws Construction paper Tape Ruler
1Lb Spaghetti Tissue paper Glue
100 Craft sticks
(5)
Cardboard base
The Design Loop
1 - identify the problem you are trying to solve. _________________
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2 - Imagine how to solve the problem. ________________________
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Draw your idea in steps
| Step 1 | Step 2 |
| Step 3 | Step 4 |
4- Build your model
5- Test your model
6- Evaluate your model and make any changes
7- Test again
8- Present your process to the class.9- Decide what was your biggest challenge
First Attempts
First Success!!!!
The chimney added the height they needed
