https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10 To help with your informed 2nd attempt, conduct some research with your group. Each group will find and share a helpful resource for building strong, tall towers and post it here. en-us 2017-09-07 12:43:15 UTC 2023-02-14 02:29:06 UTC hello@padlet.com asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185469352 These are helpful in seeing how the original challenge is set up...
Posted by: Mr. S]]> 2017-09-07 12:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185469352 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185469882 Try some of these search terms when conducting your research:
"Pasta Tower"
"Spaghetti Tower"
"Marshmallow Challenge"
"Best Shapes for a Tower"
"Force distribution in shapes"
"Forces in towers]]> 2017-09-07 12:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185469882 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185472514 Be sure to include:
1. A descriptive title of what you are sharing.
2. A short summary of why it is helpful or what somebody should look at when viewing your resource.
3. Your group number and period.  

Be sure your contribution is unique!]]> 2017-09-07 12:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185472514 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185570488 1.)NASA describes a spaghetti tower challenge and then goes on to describe the physics behind it.
2.)The article talks about geometrical shapes and force distribution throughout three-dimensional shapes. This article is specifically directed towards 5th-8th graders
3.)Group 6, Period 1]]> 2017-09-07 15:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185570488 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185570699 A tower that uses more spaghetti sticks on the bottom helps make the support and balance better, because just a long vertical 1 spaghetti thin tower will not give support and may fall.]]> 2017-09-07 15:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185570699 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185571185 Group 3 Period 1:
A triangle is the best shape for distributing weight because the more weight you put on top, the more the sides will compress and create more stability.]]> 2017-09-07 15:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185571185 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185571853 This shows how to create a strong structure that resembles the Eiffel Tower.
Posted by: Group 7]]> 2017-09-07 15:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185571853 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185572729 1. Geometric shapes
2. Strong base
3. equal measurements
Group 1 Period 1]]> 2017-09-07 15:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185572729 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185572747 group 2
This article teaches us about weight distribution in domes, triangles, and other important shapes to make our structure stronger]]> 2017-09-07 15:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185572747 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185573194 By replacing the marshmallows with tape and balancing 2 or 3 pyramids on top of each other, the weight would be distributed and the marshmallow would balance.
Group 4 Period 1]]> 2017-09-07 15:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185573194 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185651655 How shapes can be self reinforcing, by using its points of structure to hold itself up.]]> 2017-09-07 18:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185651655 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185656069

This picture shows that multiple bases can improve the balance of the structure so you can have more of a reliable base that can hold up the marshmallow.]]> 2017-09-07 18:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185656069 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185656977 This website shows how Romans used arches to create even weight distribution and make a strong tower. ]]> 2017-09-07 18:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185656977 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185657089 Triangle towers are best for building stabe and high towers.]]> 2017-09-07 18:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185657089 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185657553 To make a good marshmallow tower you need to use geometric shapes because this causes the tower to become more sturdy when the weight is evened out.

]]> 2017-09-07 18:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185657553 bransonb103 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185659461 This shows us how weight can be distributed in a unique way that allows heavy amounts of weight can be placed on something fragile.  The shape used here is a curve! ]]> 2017-09-07 18:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185659461 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185680647 Garret gives great information on bridge types. This is useful for towers, too!]]> 2017-09-07 19:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185680647 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683449 Triangle is the most stable shape because it distributes any pressure applied evenly.]]> 2017-09-07 19:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683449 hargetta793 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683590 An anonymous pinterest user gives a few good examples of towers. Each of them is a good example of center of balance, as the marshmallow is supported by building-like supports in each example. ]]> 2017-09-07 19:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683590 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683656 Trial and error allows you to find the best solution. Though it takes some patience, this method gives you multiple tries to find the right solution.]]> 2017-09-07 19:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185683656 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185685404 This website explains how the forces of gravity interact with structures, and how the engineer can create a building that can support its own weight. This most definitely applies to the creation of towers.]]> 2017-09-07 19:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185685404 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185685700 The pairing of a wide base and an isosceles triangles is an easy way to make stable, free standing structure, as shown below. ]]> 2017-09-07 19:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185685700 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185695968 This website explains how it is more important to focus on the base before you start thinking about making it the tallest.]]> 2017-09-07 20:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185695968 https://padlet.com/asottile/8pv94ta0vs10/wish/185696867 Gravity and the dead weight of the tower push down and the ground pushes back up and small air movements push from the side. The size of the foundation depends on the strength of the supporting ground. A foundation placed with maximum of efficiency. 

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