Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.
K-2-ETS1-3
Age / Subject
K-2 Env. Science
Description
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
NGSS 4-ESS3-2
Age / Subject
4th Grade, Environmental Science
Description
Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans
NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Age / Subject
Middle School / Engineering Design
Description
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
TEKS 2.6-8-C
Age / Subject
MS / Scientific & Engineering Practices
Description
Use mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data
TEKS 1.6-8-C
Age / Subject
MS / Scientific & Engineering Practices
Description
Use appropriate safety equipment and practices during laboratory, classroom, and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Education Agency approved safety standards
NGSS MS-PS3-5
Age / Subject
Middle School / Phs. Science
Description
Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.
NGSS MS-PS3-2
Age / Subject
Middle School / Phs. Science
Description
Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system.
NGSS MS-PS2-1
Age / Subject
Middle School / Phs. Science
Description
Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.*
NGSS 4-PS3-4
Age / Subject
4th Grade, Physical Science
Description
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
NGSS 4-PS3-3
Age / Subject
4th Grade, Physical Science
Description
Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide
NGSS 4-PS3-2
Age / Subject
4th Grade, Physical Science
Description
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
NGSS 4-PS3-1
Age / Subject
4th Grade, Physical Science
Description
Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object
NGSS 3-5-ETS1
Age / Subject
3rd-5th / Engineering Design
Description
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Explore Concepts & Careers around TOWERS before building / testing one of your own!
Category
Architecture and Engineering
Videos
5 Educational Help Videos
Estimated Length
3 Hour of Programming
Objective: Students will apply principles of structural engineering, stability, and design efficiency to construct a tower with the highest possible slenderness ratio using limited materials. Set in the booming city of STIIX-Ville, students take on the role of structural engineers tasked with proposing a model for a new corporate headquarters.🗼
Through this real-world design challenge, students will explore height-to-width ratios, center of mass, and architectural innovation while documenting their process and evaluating the performance of their structures📏
Although this specific project is not on there, check out our optional Augmented Reality app, STIIXVille. In it, students can bring concepts & careers to life for 6 other of our other STIIX projects.🤳
