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Each download includes student information, score sheets, and a teacher page.
Be sure to check out the Junk Box Wars Resources section for other project materials.
Super Slingers
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- Create a device that will launch a bouncy ball at a target to earn points.
Also available ... Super Slingers with Easter Peeps or Super Slingers with Pumpkin Peeps - Students are challenged to create a device that will launch a peep to earn points in three different categories. A powerpoint is available for both versions - Easter Peeps PPT or Pumpkin Peeps PPT - and can be edited for your challenge.
The Weakest Link
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- Build the longest chain that will hold the most weight.
Note: A powerpoint for this project is available and it may be edited for your challenge. I also have a Think About It! worksheet available that was designed specifically for this project.
Super Structures
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- Create a structure that is capable of supporting a large amount of pennies.
Note: A
powerpoint
for this project is available and it may be edited for
your challenge. I also have a
worksheet
available that explores the
Building
Big website.
Rocket Rally
- Create an air-powered rocket that will travel the greatest distance.
Note: A
powerpoint for
this project is available and it may be edited for your
challenge. Visit these sites for ideas for paper
rocket projects -
Paper Rockets,
NASA Paper Rockets,
NASA Advanced Paper Rockets, and
Paper Rocket Construction.
Bottle Blasters
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- Create a device that will launch a ball to knock over bottles and earn points.
Note: A
powerpoint for
this project is available and it may be edited for your
challenge.
Battle of the Boats
- Create a boat that will travel a specified distance in the shortest time.
Note: A
powerpoint for
this project is available and it may be edited for your
challenge.
Zoom Machines - Create a rubber band vehicle that will travel a specified distance in the shortest time.
Note: A
powerpoint
for this project is available and it may be edited for
your challenge. Check out the Sefl-Propelled Learning
activity from PBS. Other lessons and ideas are
available at the
Rubber Band Cars page at the Design Squad or
Teach Engineering.
Bridge Challenge - Construct a bridge that will allow a vehicle to travel safely across a "canyon".
Note: A
powerpoint
for this project is available and it may be edited for
your challenge.
Drop Zone - Build a parachute that will help an egg land safely on a target.
Note: A
powerpoint
for this project is available and it may be edited for
your challenge.
Magnificent Marble Maze - Build a marble maze that will result in the longest run time.
Note: A
powerpoint for
this project is available and it may be edited for your
challenge. Learn more about
Rube Goldberg
devices by visiting his website.
Ultimate Gumball Machine - Build a machine that will sort gumballs by size in the shortest amount of time.
Note: A
powerpoint for
this project is available and it may be edited for your
challenge. Check out the
Engineer a Coin Sorter activity on the
TeachEngineering website or the
Coin Sorter activity on the ZOOM website.
Super Subs - Create a submarine that will sink and come to the surface in the shortest amount of time.
Note: Check out the
Sink, Float, Hover lab activity or
Exploring Buoyancy lab for ideas to help your
students.
Visit the Project Resources page for worksheets, checklists,
rubrics, and more to help you organize your Junk Box Wars event.
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