The seventh graders at BA built and tested earthquake towers in Earth Science. This group project was the culmination of the unit on earthquakes. Students were provided with 30 straws, 20 straight pins, and 100 paper clips. They were required to build a 2 story building at least 36 cm tall. The towers had to withstand the shaking with 200g bags of sand on each floor. Pictured: Team of (left to right) Drew Luckey, Sarah Suber, Emily Potter, and John Manos celebrate as their tower withstands more than any other group.