Consider This
For this challenge, you will put your engineering and building skills to the test! You could build a model of a monument, building, sculpture, a machine that moves, sorts items, pulley systems, conveyor belts, etc. – pretty much anything using any materials!
key terms
lever: (noun) bar or board that rests on a support like a seesaw. A downward force on one end of the bar makes it easier to raise the other end
inclined plane: (noun) sloping surface used for raising heavy bodies. it is easier to push a heavy object up a slope than to lift it
screw: (noun) cylindrical device with a spiral rib. used to connect objects together or carry objects upwards
wedge: (noun) triangular prism shaped block frequently made of wood or metal. used for transferring energy sideways, for example splitting logs with a axe
Project Examples
Have a solution to this challenge you want to share? Take a photo or video of your prototype, post it on social media, and don’t forget to tag us @fluxspace_io
