STRAIGHT N NARROW - sample
GOAL
Build a vehicle that will roll as far and straight as possible.
SET-UP
Prepare Scrimmage build materials
Build the Straight N Narrow structure according to the diagram
Each team needs a budget sheet (and a pencil)
Print or share Team Instructions
Tape measure or ruler
PROCEDURE
Part 1: Prep - 5 minutes
Budget: $100
Collect materials (DO NOT START BUILDING!)
Part 2: Build the vehicle - 30 minutes
Use only materials within the budget
Teams may use a scissors but NOT as a structural component of the vehicle
Teams must create a driver for the vehicle that will not rotate, spin or turn while on the ride
Teams may test the vehicle but points will not count until Part 3
When time is called, work on the vehicle must stop immediately
Part 3: Run the ramp! - 2 attempts
Teams may NOT adjust their vehicle in Part 3
A team member will hold the vehicle so that the back-most wheel(s) are aligned with the top of the ramp to start
They may only let go of the vehicle - no pushing - gravity-powered only
Let the vehicle roll as far as possible, coming to a complete stop on it’s own.
The facilitator will measure the inches straight out from the ramp to a point aligned with the nearest point of the vehicle.
The facilitator will measure the inches off the straight line to the nearest part of the vehicle
Teams will have 2 attempts and will take the better score of the two
SCORING
1 point per inch = Inches out from the ramp - inches off the center-line
VARIATIONS TO DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Vary the time and/or budget
Vary the length or angle of the ramp
Include a roll of tape or hot glue