Gummithon Sep 2008

Challenge Build two structures that meet specifications (attached) Carry out (up to) three trials –Push a racquetball to initiate an action –Record the final location of Gummi bears –You have THREE tries The goal of your team is to maximize points ascribed by the judge

Judging Station Scale of 12::1 Build two structures, one to be placed in the Launch Area and one to be placed in the Deployment Area. These are moved into place during Stage Two and cannot be affixed to the floor surface using any tape. When you begin your trial you must ensure that no part of your structure touches the floor of the Dead Zone. The Racquetball must be placed initially so that the bottom of the ball is at least 8 inches above the floor within the Launch Area. All Gummi bears must be placed initially so that the bottom of each Gummi bear is at least 4 inches above the floor within the Deployment Area. Dead Zone Dead Zone 10 inches 24 inches Launch Area 12 inches Deploy- ment Area 6 inches 8 points 1 point 32 points 6 inches6+ inches