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Paper Tower. 8 th Grade Physical Science August 30, 2013. Definition of Tower. tow·er ˈ tou (ə)r/ noun a tall narrow building, either freestanding or forming part of a building such as a church or castle. Famous Towers. Famous Towers. Tools. 8 ½†x 11†(21.5 cm x 28 cm) paper
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Paper Tower 8th Grade Physical Science August 30, 2013
Definition of Tower • tow·er • ˈtou(ə)r/ • noun • a tall narrow building, either freestanding or forming part of a building such as a church or castle
Tools • 8 ½” x 11” (21.5 cm x 28 cm) paper • 30 cm of tape • Scissors • Ruler • Pen
Objective • Build the tallest free standing (you can’t tape it down) tower using one sheet of 8 1/2” x 11” (21.5 cm x 28 cm) ordinary paper and 30 cm of tape. You may use scissors, ruler, and pen as tools. Record any changes and the results as you go (we need this for our lab sheet). The record for this kind of tower is 2.5 meters (250 cm).
Grading • A- Above 56 cm • B- 46-55 cm • C- 36-45 cm • D- 29-35cm • F- Below 28cm