Paper Tower

The task: Fashion a free-standing tower subject to the following cnditions:

1. You are to use single piece of paper (8 1/2" x 11") and 12" of cellophane tape.

2. Free standing means not attached to the table or floor ad not leaning against anything.

3. Your tower must stand for a minimum of five seconds.

4. You may have a second set of materials, provided that you discard the first set.

5. Your score is determined as follows:

60 points + 40 points X (height of your tower/ height of tallest tower).

The school record is 235 cm.

 

Last edited 01/01/06