BSMTC
September 22, 2015
Examining the
Four Numbers Game
Can you catch a golf ball with drinking straws?
• Build an object that can catch a golf ball dropped from approximately 8 ft.
The “ball-dropper” stands on a chair and holds the golf ball at eye level. The object
will be placed on the floor.
• You will be provided the following materials: 12 drinking straws and an
18” piece of masking tape.
• You will have 10 minutes to complete the task.