Today in class, we were given thirty "bendy" straws, tape, and scissors. We had to construct the tallest tower possible within a 12 square foot zone. We could use all three materials given to build the tower, but the final product could only include the straws. My group had trouble developing a strategy and ended up free-for-all experimenting with all different structures. In the end, our tower was the shortest out of all the groups in class, but our teacher said it was the most artistic!
Next time we should spend more time planning and waste less time trying every strategy we think of. Either way, it was really fun!