Tensegrity
This project introduces students to the importance of research in strategic problem solving. Not many people can answer the question “how do you build a tensegrity structure” or even “what is a tensegrity structure,” but with adequate research students will be able to assemble their own tensegrity structures. Students will apply the research process introduced during class to assemble the information needed to build something that at first glance might look impossible to create.
Learning
Outcomes
Research
Problem Solving
Objective
Conduct research to learn more about tensegrity structures and build a structure of your own with the provided materials.
Research Questions
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What are tensegrity structures?
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How would you go about building one?
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How do they work?
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What are real life applications of tensegrity structures?
Research Reflection
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Include a diagram of your tensegrity structure
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Label on the diagram and explain how the key vocabulary terms relate to your structure.
Materials
Materials
Popsicle Sticks
String
Glue (Hot Glue)
Dowels
Tape
Rubber bands
Computer
Sample Student Work
Resources
Rubric
Reflection Slides Template