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In this engineering activity, learners test the stability of towers they build out of cups, discovering that structures with more mass in the base are more stable.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 6 plastic cups (10-12 oz.)
- Tape (masking or duct)
- Magazines
- Pennies
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Center of Gravity
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Motion and Forces
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009