Manila Folder Design-Build Challenge

      We had the task to create a bridge with manila folders. We could only use two folders and a foot of tape. We had to suport as many magazines as posible over a 10 inch gap. You were only alowed to tape one side to the table.
       With the experience we had from previos challenges similar to this one we got right to it. We planed a litle and started building trying to learn from our mistakes. In the end our bridege with the refined desing was able to suport 26 magazines before colapsing.

Mouse Trap Race Car

After learning about several simple machines like levers and pulleys we were given the task to create a car that uses a mouse trap as power. We used our knoledge of this simple machines and created a car that was really succesfull.
We are claiming  4 achievments.
"Brainiac" - Brainstorm solutions for your design. Generate a list of at least 10 ideas/concepts.
"Visualize It!" - Create a sketch of a design and label key features.
"Competitor" - Compete in the 2nd Annual Mousetrap Racecar Challenge.
"Going the Mile!" - Travel the furthest or second furthest in the distance race.