Cricket Wicket Knockdown Challenge for Grades 9-12
- Design and build a ball-launching machine based on specified criteria
- Iteratively test and modify the machine to improve its performance
OverviewTeach your students about the engineering design process with this fun lesson plan. They will design and build a ball-launching machine to knock down a target. Optionally, they can enter their designs in the 2020 Fluor Engineering Challenge for a chance to win a cash prize for your school! Teachers, note that elementary school and middle school versions of this lesson plan are also available, as is a Spanish language version of the basic challenge. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
MaterialsIf you want to enter your device in the 2020 Fluor Engineering Challenge, you can only use the materials listed below. Each item has a maximum allowable quantity and a point cost (each) that will be deducted from your score. Note that you can cut the materials, but costs are not prorated; e.g., if you cut a piece of paper in half and only use half of it, it still costs 10 points.
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Grade Range
9th-12th
Active Time
2-3 hours
Total Time
2-3 hours
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
Engineering Design
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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