SLJ (W3/A20): Super Column with Nanogirl

 LI: To create a screencastify showcasing the super column I created.

Today, I have completed my first task of week three for Summer Learning Journey activity and have created a screencastify that shows the super column I created with some paper and cardboard. First, I watched the introduction video Nanogirl has uploaded on her site and I came to know many new things. I started by learning the parts of a super column in more detail. It consists of a floor, roof and wall. The floor and roof creates a base and helps carry the weights whereas the wall or pillars have the main role of making it stand. Basically, we have created this activity to showcase a rough model of a building and find the best shape for the pillar to stand.

I started by collecting all the equipments that were required to run the activity which were, two circular shaped pillars, two triangle shaped pillars, a piece of paper, tape, weights and two same sized cardboard. Then I started by making the flat pillared column, in which I attached the piece of paper with the help of tape, on the cardboard. Later I added the weights but the column couldn't hold even one, as it collapsed. I did the same thing with the triangular and circular shaped pillars but both had different outcomes. The triangle shaped ones could hold three weights whereas the circular shaped ones could hold all four weights. In conclusion, I came to know that circle shaped pillars are the most effective ones out of all as it had the highest durability. 

I really enjoyed doing this activity because I came to know more about the structure of building as well as got a cool way for finding the reason behind the shape of pillars. The part which I enjoyed the most was creating the structure because it kept me busy for a long time. The tricky part in this activity was clicking the picture because many times the structure collapsed and I needed to make it again. I think the advice I would give to the creators who haven't done the experiment yet, is to have another person with you so that they can click the picture of the structure at the right time. I am excited to complete other Summer Learning Journey activities as well.