This afternoon we did a design challenge called Save Fred.

Fred has been spending his summer boating on the great lakes. But he’s not too bright (after all, the brains of worms are pretty small): He’s never learned how to swim and he never wears his life preserver. The worst has happened! His boat has capsized and he’s stuck! Fortunately, his life preserver is in the boat, but unfortunately he does not know how to reach it without falling off and drowning. 

Problem:

How can you and your partner save Fred using only 4 paper clips. You may not touch Fred, the boat, or the life preserver directly with your hands.

Congratulations to Ellorie and Emma they were the first group to save Fred!