Dowels and Rubber Bands II

Participants will use the engineering design process to create structures made of 3’ dowel rods and rubber bands.Encourage guest to build a structure with dowel rods and rubber bands. The design is determined by the guests, as is the method for attaching dowel rods together. Facilitators may use prompts to direct the design process: i.e. can you build a structure within which you can stand?

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Dowels and Rubber Bands II

subject

Engineering and Invention: Structures

age range

11-14 years old, 14-18 years old, 18 years and older (adults), 6-8 years old, 8-11 years old

duration

30-60 minutes

materials

3’ dowel rods
Rubber bands (3 ½” x ¼” work well)

safety issues

keywords

Engineering, Simple, open-ended, indoor activity, outdoor activity, open spaces, design, collaboration, Structures

source

COSI