Ninth Grade, Design and Build a Structure Science Projects (2 results)
Design and build your own model of a bridge, tower, windbreak wall, or other structure you would find in a city, town, or farm. Define the problem you want to solve, do research, figure out what your structure should do, brainstorm a solution, build it, test, and make it better based on testing.
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A bridge collapse, like that of the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge, can be a major disaster. Bridges that cannot hold enough weight to do their intended job can be a serious public safety issue. And if they collapse, they can also cause economic damage due to costly rebuilding and people and companies scrambling to figure out how to circumvent the months of traffic impacts.
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On August 1, 2007 the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapsed killing 13…
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Have you heard that garlic powder is supposed to inhibit the growth of bacteria? Which do you think would make a better disinfectant: a solution of garlic powder or a solution of bleach? This project shows you a straightforward way to compare the effectiveness of different disinfectants (or other antimicrobial agents), by measuring zones of inhibition on a culture plate.
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Here's a project for a budding architect or structural engineer. Can you make a strong, lightweight tower using only uncooked spaghetti and white glue? In this project, you'll learn about materials testing and apply what you learn to building and testing structures that are both strong and light.
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