Building a Grape Smasher

Work in a team to design a machine from simple supplies that can smash a grape.

Age of children

• Can be adapted for elementary through high school ages

Materials

Supplies that could aid in the construction of a simple machine – such as:

• Cardboard
• Popsicle sticks
• Dowels
• Binder clips
• Tape
• Scissors
• Sand/Rocks/Beans for counterweight weights with plastic bags
• Paper and Pencils for designing

Time

• 1 hour