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WorksheetsEngineering Assessment
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 21mins
What problems are we trying to solve in this project?
How to design a structure that stays standing during seismic activity
How to apply engineering concepts to real-world problems in Chile
How to build a tall and stable model using only basic materials
How to predict when earthquakes will happen in Chile
What are the constraints in this tower-building challenge?
(Select one or more correct answers)
We are limited to using only wooden skewers and Styrofoam
The structure must demonstrate resistance to movement or shaking
The tower must be built on actual earthquake-damaged soil
The design must be efficient with unlimited materials
What is the purpose of the brainstorming phase in this tower-building project?
(Select one correct answer)
To explore different design ideas and decide how to use materials effectively
To test the strength of the tower under shaking conditions
To gather wood and Styrofoam from different sources
To calculate the final height of the tower before building
What are important actions to take during the "Design Your Tower" phase?
(Select all that apply)
Sketch out your tower design before building
Decide how to connect the skewers and Styrofoam
Start building immediately without a plan
Choose materials other than skewers and Styrofoam for a better design
What are important actions during the "Build your prototype" phase of the project?
(Select all that apply)
Follow the design plan carefully when building the tower
Make sure each part of the structure is stable and well-connected
Change the design constantly while building, without testing
Focus only on making the tower look good, not on stability
Test: What should you focus on when testing your tower?
(Select all that apply)
Check if the tower can stay upright without tipping
Observe how the tower responds to simulated shaking or movement
Add decorations to make the tower more visually appealing
Measure how fast the tower falls when pushed over
Improve: What are good strategies for improving your tower design?
(Select all that apply)
Strengthen weak connections or joints identified during testing
Adjust your design to lower the center of gravity for more stability
Use feedback from testing to guide structural changes
Ignore small issues as long as the tower doesn't fall immediately
