Can You Lift A Cup Using Only A String?
Let’s work together to lift a cup! This week you will be able to work together to lift a cup, using only string!
Are you and your team up for the challenge?
What you need per group:
- String
- Binder Ring
- Tennis Ball
- Red Plastic Cup
- Can You Lift A Cup Using Only A String? Creator Sheet
Preparing for this activity:
- Cut the strings roughly 10 inches long
- You will need 15-25 pieces of string
- Take the string and one end will be tied to the binder ring
Starting the Activity:
- Put the tennis ball on the middle of the binder ring
- Have 5 students grab a piece of the string and have them slowly lift up the tennis ball
- If the 5 students struggle, let's add another 5 to the circle and try to lift the tennis ball again.
- Continue to add students until the lifting is easier.
- Talk about the importance of lifting together and the bigger the team the easier it is to be successful.
- Show students that at 5 it is a struggle, but as you add to the team, it becomes so much easier.
Make the Activity More Challenging:
- Instead of placing a tennis ball on the middle of the binder ring, put the plastic cup
- Start with 5 students trying to lift the plastic cup up
- Continue to add 5 students at a time until it becomes easier for them to lift the plastic cup
- Talk about the importance of lifting together and the bigger the team the easier it is to be successful.
- Show students that at 5 it is a struggle, but as you add to the team, it becomes so much easier.
We would love to see you try this STEM Challenge. Share your results with us through social media!
Happy Making,
Maker Maven