Materials List:
Silkworm Strength!
https://www.teachengineering.org/makerchallenges/view/uof-2492-silkworm-strength-bridge-design-challenge
- silkworm cocoons, available online (boil, cut, and distribute the silk to each group ahead of time)
- supplemental materials to build the bridge such as paper, craft sticks, and rubber bands (have a variety available for students to choose from if desired)
- fabrication tools and adhesives such as scissors, glue, and masking tape
- sturdy books (such as textbooks) to support each end of the bridge
- poster paper and markers
- metric weight set (1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g)
- rulers
- lab notebooks and pens
- copies of the Silkworm Strength Supply List
https://www.teachengineering.org/makerchallenges/view/uof-2492-silkworm-strength-bridge-design-challenge