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Challenge:
The Dallas skyline is known for unique skyscrapers outlined in colorful LED lights. A new business in
town approaches your team for a proposal to build the best skyscraper in Dallas yet. Before they hire you,
though, they want to make sure you fully understand all the elements of the design cycle. As a test, they
ask your group to build the tallest skyscraper that you can using the materials provided. The materials
include 20 pieces of spaghetti, one yard of tape, and one yard of string. The marshmallow must be at the
top of the tower. Measurements to determine the tallest tower will be taken from the marshmallow to the
ground. You must build from the ground up. Follow the steps of the design cycle to build the biggest
tower. Use this document to guide you through the cycle.
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Design Cycle B: Developing ideas
. Develop a list of design specifications/success criteria for the solution
1. List the design specifications/success criteria for your solution (at least 6)
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ii. Develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly
interpreted by others
Sketch including
Materials
dimensions
Design 1
Pros:
Cons:
Design 2
Pros:
Cons:
Construct a logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and
resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the
solution
1. List all resources and the time you think it will take you to build it.
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i. Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution
1. Did you work safely with all materials? Explain.
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2. Did you worked effectively with your group members? Explain.
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3. Did everyone in your group contribute equally? Explain.
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iii. Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended.
iv. Fully justify changes made to the chosen design and plan when making
the solution
In colored ink, draw any changes you made to your design during the creation.