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    Pringles Potato Chip Mailing Challenge

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    Students will design containers to safely mail a single Pringles potato chip through the USPS. The container must fit inside a #10 legal envelope and weigh less than 300g. Packages will be scored based on the condition of the chip upon arrival and the mass and volume of the container. The goal is to protect the chip while minimizing the mass to volume ratio of the overall package.

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    Students will design containers to safely mail a single Pringles potato chip through the USPS. The container must fit inside a #10 legal envelope and weigh less than 300g. Packages will be scored based on the condition of the chip upon arrival and the mass and volume of the container. The goal is to protect the chip while minimizing the mass to volume ratio of the overall package.

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    Students will design containers to safely mail a single Pringles potato chip through the USPS. The container must fit inside a #10 legal envelope and weigh less than 300g. Packages will be scored based on the condition of the chip upon arrival and the mass and volume of the container. The goal is to protect the chip while minimizing the mass to volume ratio of the overall package.

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    Pringles Potato Chip Mailing Challenge

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    Students will design containers to safely mail a single Pringles potato chip through the USPS. The container must fit inside a #10 legal envelope and weigh less than 300g. Packages will be scored based on the condition of the chip upon arrival and the mass and volume of the container. The goal is to protect the chip while minimizing the mass to volume ratio of the overall package.

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    Pringles Potato Chip Mailing Challenge

    Modified from http://www.sciencespot.net/Media/chiprulesB.pdf

    Description:

    Students will design and test a container for shipping a single “Pringles” potato chip, via
    USPS. Upon arrival, the packages will be evaluated and scored using the format in the
    scoring section. The goal is to mail a Pringles chip in a #10 legal sized envelope that has the
    smallest volume/mass ratio and protects the chip that it arrives at its destination
    undamaged.

    Rules and Regulations:

    1. Students will use 1 (regular) Pringles potato chip and materials of their choosing to
    create a device that will protect the chip on its journey through the post system. The outer
    package will be a #10 legal sized envelope.

    2. Students may choose a variety of items for packing materials; however, the materials
    cannot be wood, metal, glass, or hard plastic and must not leave a wet or greasy spot on a
    paper towel.

    3. The chip must be a plain Pringles chip and may not be modified in any way.

    4. The package must have a mass less than 300 grams in the “ready to mail” form, which
    means it is loaded with a chip and sealed with tape. Students should take into account the
    mass of the chip and tape as they prepare their chip containers to make sure they don’t go
    over the limit.

    5. The envelope will be opened by using a letter opener to cut the top of the envelope.

    6. Once the package is completed and a single chip has been “loaded”, the package must be
    mailed. In the envelope, include the names of the group member.

    Mailing Procedure:
    The envelopes must be mailed through the USPS.

    Scoring Procedures:
    Once all envelopes have been received, the teacher or other designated persons will open
    the envelope.

    Final scores will be divided into two categories: Perfect Pringles and Pringles Pieces. All
    envelopes will be massed for calculating the final score. The lowest overall score will be the
    one used to determine the winner. In the case of a tie, the package with the smallest mass
    will be declared the winner.

    Final Score = [Mass (g) x Volume (cm3)] ÷ Rating Scoring Examples:

    Team 1:
    Mass = 145 g
    Volume = 240 cu. cm
    Rating = 100 (perfect chip)
    SCORE = (145 x 240) ÷ 100 = 348 points

    Team 2:
    Mass = 145 g
    Volume = 240 cu. cm
    Rating = 50 (cracked chip) Score: (145 x 240) ÷ 50 = 696 points

    Final Checklist for Teachers


    (1) Are all chips mailed in #10 envelope?

    (2) Are the materials acceptable?


    No wood, metal, glass, or hard plastic materials have been used. ​
    Materials do not leave a
    wet or greasy mark on a paper towel. ​ The chip has not been modified in any way.

    (3) Does each package contain only 1 Pringles potato chip?

    (4) Are students identified?


    Team members have included the basic information (team name, team number, members,
    school, & grades)

    NOTE: No other information is allowed on the outside of the box, such as Fragile, Handle
    with Care or Hand Stamp, etc. (5) Students know where to mail the envelopes?
     

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