Engineering Design Challenge: Bear Chair

Age of children

• All ages, including adult learners

Materials

For each team: A small bear, doll, or other toy that can easily bend and sit on its’ bottom, approximately 6″ tall.

Building materials:

• Craft sticks or other craft supplies
• Cardboard or other recyclables
• Miscellaneous household or classroom items
• Tape
• Binder Clips or paper clips
• Pipe Cleaners or yarn

Optionally, you can build chairs using materials that self-connect (e.g., LEGO, K’nex, etc.).

Time

• 30-60 minutes

Allow time for design, building, testing, and iteration.