Are you up for a challenge that can win you lots of fame and money? If so, don’t continue reading. This challenge is not for you. However, if you’re interested in an engineering challenge just for the fun of it, read on!
Step 1: Watch this video that gives an overview of the engineering challenge.
Step 2: Draw out different designs/ideas on paper.
Step 3: Work with 1-2 other people to decide on the best design.
Step 4: Gather materials (listed below) and build your design. Test, modify, test again, modify. Repeat as needed.
- Large (approx. 18 oz) paper or plastic cups (10)
- Small (approx. 9 oz) paper or plastic cups (20)
- Aluminum foil; cut a larger roll into pieces no larger than 10.75 by 12 inch sheets
- Popsicle sticks (50)
- Scotch® tape (1 roll)
- Approx. 12 mm or 1/2 inch diameter wooden or plastic beads (10)
- 1 liter (or 32 oz) plastic water bottle
- Tap water
- Metric ruler
- Large, shallow plastic tub to catch water if you are doing the project indoors, or an outdoor area where it is OK to spill water.
View designs here: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/fluor-challenge
If you need help gathering materials, check with your classroom teacher or the EY Coordinator at your building. Make sure to send a picture of your final design to the EY Coordinator at your building so we can post them on our Student Showcase.
Finio, B. (2017, July 28). Follow the Flow. Retrieved October 5, 2017 from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/CE_p025/civil-engineering/water-flow-system