Balsa Towers

Author:

Benjamin Burnham, Kelly Devereaux

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Techtronics Program, Duke University

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Students will build their own towers using some of the techniques they have learned. The materials will consist of balsa wood and glue. General guidelines are provided, but the students will have a lot of freedom with their design to encourage them to implement what they have learned about structural engineering.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

Duke University