Engineering Challenge- Building Geodesic Domes

This week when our class was trying to decide what we should do for our next classroom celebration the idea of doing engineering challenges came up, so we decided that's what we wanted to do to. We started by talking about the 5 P's of engineering: Planning, Problem solving, Patience, Perseverance, and Presentation. Then the students were told their challenge. Using only newspaper and tape they were to build a geo-dome big enough for at least one member of their group to fit inside. We looked at some examples of geo-domes, and noticed the use of triangles to build a sturdy structure. Students because preparing materials, making a plan, and soon enough, building. I was so impressed with the level of teamwork and perseverance that I saw. This was not an easy task, and it took us a few days, but groups didn't give up.