Materials List: Engineering a Better Cast

Each group needs:

For the entire class to share:

  • Based on prototype sketches, materials may include:
    • adhesives/glues
    • beads
    • cardboard boxes
    • checkers
    • electrical tape/duct tape
    • foam of any shape/size
    • office supplies – rubber bands, push pins, paper clips
    • jump ropes
    • plastic placemats
    • scissors/staplers
    • slinky
    • wire
    • zip ties
    • blood pressure cuff or similar pressure gauge for testing (optional)
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