Makerspace Challenges
Riverside 3D™ Group Challenge
Objective
Create a structure that is at least 15" tall and holds the most weight.
Time Restriction
20 minutes
Materials
- Riverside 3D™ Construction Paper
- A ruler
- 15" of tape
Pom Pon Drop
Objective
Create a pom pon drop out of construction paper tubes that can keep the pom pon in motion for the longest amount of time. The design must be at least 24” tall.
Materials
- 1 small pom pon
- 2 sheets of 9” x 12” Riverside 3D™ Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Timer
Artstraws® Tower
Objective
Create the tallest freestanding structure out of 12 Artstraws®. The tape must not be used to secure straws to the table.
Materials
- 12 Artstraws®
- 12" of tape
Marble Maze
Objective
Assemble a maze with Artsraws® that can contain a marble. Maze must include a starting point, end point, dead end, and wrong ways. Use tagboard as the base of the maze.
Materials
- 10 Artstraws®
- Tape
- 1 Marble
- 1 Sheet of 9" x 12" tagboard
Craft Stick Catapult
Objective
Create a catapult that will launch a pom pon the furthest distance
Materials
- 8 craft sticks
- 1 geometric wood shape
- 3 rubber bands
- 1 small pom pon