1. Spaghetti Earthquake Structure
Working as a team, your goal is to design and construct a structure made of spaghetti, marshmallows, and tape.
This is our Creativity Week Project and it is blue prints designs are due on Friday, May 25, 2018.
We are building Tuesday, May Friday, June 1
Your team is welcome to stay after school Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday---but all must be in attendance

2. Requirements---Teams of 4
Select an individual from your team to fulfill each of the following roles:
Architect (responsible for making an architectural drawing of structure)
Treasurer (responsible for financial matters for the team)
Technology Director (responsible for collecting / presenting internet research data)
Project Manager (responsible for obtaining / managing building materials and clean - up.)
You must also pick a company name for your team

3. Spaghetti Tower Requirements
Final structure has to be able to support an egg at the top of the structure
The bottom of the egg must be at least 30 cm above the table top (base)
You can not tape your egg to the structure
Spaghetti sticks may not be broken smaller than ¼ “ or 1 cm
Marshmallows must remain in tack
On testing day your spaghetti tower should last at least 10 seconds on the shake table
Read through the entire packet—ask questions tomorrow for clarification

4. Architect
Using paper, poster board or any other available resource make an architectural drawing of your structure. Your architect will make this diagram. Your design should support an egg at the top of the structure.
Everyone must submit a plan to the architect on Friday for the team to discuss and decide upon (even if it’s parts from different designs

5. Treasurer
Purchase the materials needed for your structure. You may purchase the materials from the Construction Supply Company (teacher).
Your treasurer must complete a purchase order and write a check for the amount of materials you need.
You will be given only 3 checks and purchase orders to use. Your total budget for all materials is $4, You may not exceed your budget.

6. Technology Director
Search the Internet for information that could assist you in your project..
You should try to find websites that provide information on building structures that are able to withstand earthquakes or other natural disasters. Search for ideas that will help you engineer and design your structure.
YouTube has lots of ideas

7. Project Manager
Once you begin construction of your structure, All team members participate in the construction process.
The project manager is responsible for storage of your structure and materials.
Be careful not to waste or unnecessarily damage your materials. Clean up your area when finished.

8. On Testing Day
Your group will make a presentation to the class prior to the final test. (2 to 3 min.)
You should explain why you think your design will support the egg and withstand the earthquake.
You must cite examples from your internet research that support your design ideas.

9. Class Expectations 1. This should be a fun activity for you.
2. You should take this project very seriously.
3. The rules are the same for our labs A. Work cooperatively with your team B. Do not interrupt other teams C. Do not misuse materials.
4. Failure to follow these expectations will result in you not participating.

10. Team Meeting—Friday, May 25
Get together with your team
Decide on your Team Company Name
Who has which role
Discuss all of your plans---what works for each--
Architect must see me at the end of the hour for paper to draw out their final plan—your final drawing is due Tuesday—before you can build
Before you leave today—
Turn in Smash lab Worksheet
Line Paper with team name and roles