Materials List:
Engineering a Handcrafted Cement Shape
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/rice2-2510-handcrafted-cement-shape-engineering-activity
Each group needs:
- graph paper
- pencil
- scissors
- protractor (for advanced shapes)
- gloves
- plastic sign (for example “House for Sale” or “No Trespassing”; these will provide the basis for the mold, so any similar material will also work)
- glue gun
- cellophane tape
- disposable bowl
- tray
- ruler
For each student:
- copies of the following worksheets:
For the entire class to share:
- quick-set cement or resin (two-part clear coating & casting resin)
- water
- variety of craft items such as pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, pom-poms, etc. (these can be as minimal or as creative as desired)