Students were given copies of the project.
Problem: Work in groups primarily using recyclable materials to build a three-dimensional alien that is exactly two feet tall and free standing.
Materials: masking tape - one roll, scissors, recyclable trash for building materials; each team is limited to 15 items, e.g., aluminum cans, boxes, cardboard, plastic containers, cardboard rolls,and newspapers; one 12inch ruler for each team.
Criteria: Your team's alien must be exactly two feet tall. It must be made from exactly 15 recyclable or reusable items. It must be free standing. It must be sturdy enough to be moved without breaking. Each construction team will have 50 minutes to design and assemble it.
Brainstorming in groups took place on Tuesday, November 11th. Construction of the alien will take place on Thursday, November 13th. You will write a biography together of your alien including certain specs that will be given. Good luck and be creative!!!
UPDATE!!!!! Your projects look great and are on display in the library. You did an awesome job working together to come up with terrific products. Now, you need to make sure you write a biography or an autobiography about your alien. Which standpoint will you choose? I can't wait to read your finished products.