Toothpick Bridge - Phase II
Copyright 1978 Sci-Ed Services
Target Grade: A (or A+)*        Bonus Points: 40
NOTICE!!Read the "General Guidelines" first! Then, read this...
» - » You must have a project design form signed by your science teacher before  you begin your project  The project design form and this form must be returned with your project.  Failure to return both forms will result in a penalty of 5%.  If you begin your project before obtaining  your science teacher's signature on the project design form, your project may be disqualified. 
» - » Check the TARGET GRADE (most likely your  maximum grade) at the top of the page.
» - » You may not  use AC electricity to power your project.  Only DC electricity of less than 5 amperes & 15 volts is permitted.
» - » You may not copy another student's design for your project (except for bridges & towers).  Yours must be significantly different.
» - » You may not do the same project twice without permission from your science teacher.
» - » In order to earn  “bonus points” and extra credit, your project must be handed in by the due date, and must earn at least 96 %.
» - » Projects handed in more than 4 days late will not be presented or tested in class.
» - » You must complete a project design form and get it signed by your teacher before you begin your project.
OBJECTIVE  - The objective of this exercise will be to build a toothpick bridge that will support  a minimum of its own mass plus an additional mass of 25 times its own mass.   MAXIMUM MASS: NO MAXIMUM MASS                     MINIMUM LENGTH: 74cm.

PROJECT GUIDELINES
 1.  Read the INDEPENDENT PROJECT GENERAL GUIDELINES first.
 2.  Complete a project design form and get it signed by your science teacher.
 3. All requirements are the same as for the original bridge project except for the following:

 4. THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TOOTHPICKS MUST BE ARRANGED TO FORM GEOMETRIC PATTERNS (squares, triangles, etc.).
 5.    See the Grading Criteria for how you can earn an A+.*
 6.  If your project is penalized, it is not  eligible for the bonus points or extra credit.
 7.  You must present your project to your class to earn full credit.
TEST YOUR GLUE !!  Glue together a few pieces, let them dry for a few days, then soak them in water to see if they fall apart easily.  This test will be performed on your structure after you have tested it for a grade.
PROTECT YOUR PROJECT !!  When you transport your project to school, carry it in a sturdy cardboard, wood or metal container.
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