Science – Earthquake Resistance Buildings Challenge!

10.1 Science has recently been learning about the devastating effects of earthquakes and the benefits of engineering earthquake-resistant buildings.

The class' task was to engineer a 60cm high model building which could withstand a major earthquake. Materials which were used were raw spaghetti, plasticine and pipe cleaners. There were two winning groups, whose buildings withstood a fair shake of the base. The proud winners with their models can be seen below.