Create with Cardboard

For this design challenge, look around for some cardboard - any kind will do! Boxes, recycled packages, paper tubes, whatever you have on hand. Then see what you can prototype! Try building a tall tower or something strong enough to hold weight. Test out your prototype and see how it performs. Make changes and keep experimenting!

Resources

Activity Guide PDF

Tech at Home activity

Actividad En Español

Grade Levels: 2-12

Duration: 20+ minutes

Concepts/Skills: Engineering design, prototyping, testing

Objectives: 

• Using only cardboard and some connectors, design and build a prototype.