Make It Roll Assignment Guidelines

Assignment:

Using cardboard and tape, design and construct a sphere that can roll.

Objective:

Challenge construction skills to create a functional form. 

Materials:

• Cardboard - each student needs 2 - 3 medium boxes.
• Masking Tape and/or Duct Tape (I have duct tape for students)
• Utility Knife - large box cutter knife. Cannot use Exacto Knife. 
• Card Stock. I will provide. 
• Scissors

Step 1

• Create a maquette (a small model). 
• Use card stock. Masking tape works best for the maquette. Scotch tape is also an option. 

Step 2

• Begin final solution. 
• Must be between 20" - 22" diameter. 
• Use only cardboard and mask and/or duct tape. 
• No stacking cardboard. 

Step 3

• As a class, we will gather outside Proctor Library, near the ramp. 
• Each student will have a chance to demonstrate their design, "make it roll".