Our Newspaper Structure.

When given three sheets of newspaper and a desk-length of tape to work with, the quantity of materials seemed like a small one. We tested many different ways we could roll the sheets of newspaper to obtain the maximum length. We discovered that if we ripped the sheets into quarters, we could achieve a substantial amount of height for our tower which, after all, was the purpose. We decided that we would try and use a "cootie-catcher" base, where it would be inverted with a hole in the center so the  bottom of our thin, diagonally-rolled newspaper could be inserted and held upright. Turned out the newspaper was way too flimsy for the long structure for it to be the center of gravity and such a goal was unattainable. Before the real competition and measuring began, the sides of the cootie-catcher began to rip and the long 'tower' would no longer stay where we needed it to; off the floor. Our tower was not measured for, I guess we were technically disqualified when the cootie-catcher fell apart after our numerous attempts to make it sturdier. Charlie, Cindy and I arrived at the conclusion that the "hands-on" activities are not our forte. I fear for the outcome of our roller coaster.