Museum Information - Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology

Bridges Build 'em and Bust 'em

Event Date: Saturday Nov 21st, 2009.
Time: 8:30 - 1:00 PM
Location: MOST

Workshop Dates: October 10, 17, 24 and November 7
Location: MOST
Time: 10 - 12 AM

- Registration Deadline -
November 14 at 11:59 PM.
No registrations or changes to teams will be accepted after the registration deadline.

Process:

1. To register your teams go to the Registration link at the top of this page.
Teams must consist of 2 or 3 students.

2. Materials should be picked up during Bridge Workshops. On these select days, students and leaders can learn how to design and build a truss bridge, how the bridges are tested, and how the test results are ranked. You don’t need to register for the workshops and can attend one or more should you need assistance with your design. If you cannot make the workshop times, contact the Events Coordinator at bridges@most.org to set up an alternate method to get your materials for your bridge. Registration will be available at the workshops.

Materials:
Teams are required to use the balsa wood provided—(15) 2-foot 1/8 inch square pieces. You can use any amount of the wood provided. Glue is provided; however, alternate glues may be substituted. See Building Your Bridge for clarity on this topic.

Competition Levels:
There are three levels teams may enter at:
          Category I (grades 4-6)
          Category II (grades 7-8)
          Category III (grades 9-12)

Category I and II must build a truss bridge. Category III can elect to build a truss bridge and/or a jib crane. The team will compete at the grade level of the most advanced student. For example, a team consisting of two 6th graders and one 7th grader must register as a Categoty II team. Team members normally represent a single school or organization.

Awards:
Every participating student receives a Certificate of Participation and an event T-shirt.

The top four teams in each category receive a plaque and team members receive a medallion. The plaque should reside at the associated team school.

Questions:
Contact the event coordinator at bridges@most.org

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