Foam Core Board for the base - （泡沫芯板基础-）.pdf

Thinking like a scientist means making a plan, thinking about the “what if’s,” solving problems, adapting to new situations and adjusting to changes. With this in mind, each honors student is to complete one of three projects. Each project consists of an experiment that can be completed within 60 minutes, and a construction component. Students are encouraged to work with a partner to make a team of two. There are three projects offered during the year. They count as a test grade. Construction requirements for the paper roller coaster. • Paper templates will be supplied. • Online videos showing how to make the various pieces will be supplied. • Other materials you must supply • Magazine • Ball point pen (a ball point works best.) • 12” ruler • 1 roll of transparent tape (Scotch™ tape) • Scissors • 1 piece of foam core 12” by no more than 30” • 1 marble The coaster must be built on a base. Foam core board is the easiest material to use. It is available at Walmart, Kmart, Target, CVS and Michaels -to name a few stores. The base can be as long as 30 inches or as short as 21 inches. The base must be 12 inches wide -no less, no more. These dimensions have been chosen to make construction easier and to ensure that you don’t bite off more than you can handle. 30 inches (76.2cm) Foam Core Board 12 inches ...for the base (30.48cm) The following conditions must be met for complete credit ❏ It needs to work without helping the marble along and by starting the marble from rest. ❏ At least 2 loops ❏ At least 1 funnel. ❏ At least one track design piece that is not one of the 7 templates. But it can be made from them or pieces of th