Cup stacking with NO hands?! Challenge accepted!

Mrs. Moss's students recently tackled an engaging STEM challenge that put their engineering and teamwork skills to the test. The goal was simple: stack plastic cups into various structures without using their hands.

The rules were tricky. The students only had three items to work with:
  • A single rubber band
  • One yard of string
  • Plastic cups
They had to work as a team, manipulating the single "grabber" tool they created with the materials to pick up and place the cups. This wasn't just about stacking; it was about communication, problem-solving, and patience!
They quickly learned that precise communication and synchronized movements were the key to success. They innovated, collaborated, and, yes, stacked quite a few cups before things tumbled down.
I am proud of their ingenuity and perseverance. They proved that with a little creativity and a lot of teamwork, any challenge can be overcome!









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