Paper Tower Design Challenge

Goal of Challenge

•       Create the tallest tower that can hold a tennis ball and can withstand the most wind.

Rules for Tower Challenge

•       Bottom of tennis ball must be at least 18” above ground/table

•       Must withstand wind from fan for at least 10 seconds

•       Ball can’t fall

•       Tower can’t tip over

•       Use only materials given for challenge

•       Tower must be free standing

•       Cannot tape to table

Materials for Challenge

•       1 School Newspaper

•       3 Pieces of Computer Paper

•       2 Pieces of Card stock

•       2 Feet Masking Tape

•       5 Rubber Bands

•       1 Tennis Ball (can’t be modified)

•       Scissors (can’t be used in design)

•       Ruler/Scale (can’t be used in design)