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Types of Tubes (See teacher displays)

1. Vertical – A cardboard tube that extends north to south

2. Horizontal – A cardboard tube that extends east to west

3. Zigzag – A series of tubes that are connected to form a diagonal drop

4. Connectors – Tubes which are cut to connect one tube to another. Used primarily

for forming turns. A turn is formed by cutting a fringe at the end of each tube.

Testing Procedure:

1. You will be provided with a standard glass marble and allowed time to test your

maze. This will require trial and error. You may find that your marble gets stuck

in your maze, jumps track, or experiences a lack of slope and speed to maneuver

through your maze.

2. If you experience problems with your maze, you will need to rework your maze to

ensure that the marble travels from beginning to end.

3. When your maze works, test your maze with others. You must find three other

students to connect your maze with.

4. Remember that four mazes must work together to form one successful maze.

Results:

After testing your maze and connecting it with others, reflect on the success/failures of

your design.

1. Did your final design match your original drawing?

*If your final design does not match your original drawing, make a final

sketch of your maze.

2. Did you have to rework your maze to get it to work?

3. How did your maze function when connected with others?

4. Could anything be changed to improve your maze?

Consider these questions and reflect upon your project, then complete “How Did I Do?”

student grading sheet.

Online Resources

Friction Game -

Forces in Action -

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