|
|
Getting Started Building a Toothpick Bridge
When building your bridge, bring together the following items. Your construction zone (desk area or table) will need to be used for approximately 2 – 3 days.
¨ |
|
Tape – Masking or clear tape.
|
¨ |
|
Nail Clippers – Used to cut and trim toothpicks to size. Although nail clippers are preferred, a shape knife or razor will work as well.
|
¨ |
|
Large Paperclip – Used during testing. Any metal hook will work as well. |
¨ |
|
Pencil or pen |
¨ |
|
Cardboard – Flat piece of cardboard used as the platform. Should be at least 18” long by 9” wide. Any side of an old box will do. |
¨ |
|
Soda can or plastic water bottle – Used as the container to hold the weight while testing. If you have a small basket with a center handle, that will work as well. |
1 |
