Formidable Forts Overview:

Humans have a nasty history of wanting what others have.

Do you have what it takes to design and build the most formidable fort in the land to protect your treasures?

Lab Book

The Problem:

A gang of sneaky snack-snatchers is plotting to swipe our sacred stash of candy. Gummy bears, lollipops, chocolate bars — NO TREAT IS SAFE!

The Mission:

Build a 6-foot-tall tower from cardboard boxes and premium quality junk. If the enemy knocks down your tower before you knock down their tower, they will eat your candy!

The Strategy:

From the ancient scrolls of Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”:

"Avoid war... unless someone tries to take your candy. Then, build a formidable fort and prepare for battle."

Be smart.
Be strong.
Look cool.

After the battle … BE KIND!

Long live the most noble knights.

The Rules of War:

You can’t cross the Rubicon River.
No touching the enemy.

You can only throw sponges, water balloons, or wet towels.
No weapons of mass destruction!!!

Be kind to your enemy after the battle.
Shake Hands.

If you break a Rule of War, you go to jail for 5 minutes.

Super Powers You Will Acquire:

1) Power Point Guru
2) Problem Solver
3) Master of Presentations
4) Creative Designer
5) Structural Engineer
6) History of War Expert

You'll Need:

1) Introduction (PPT)
2) Lesson Plan (XLS)
3) Tools and Supplies (PPT)
4) Hear ye. Hear ye. (PPT)

Planning:

Research and plan your strategy.

Build a scale model.

Hall of Fame:

World War III The Queen's candy
Be smart and be strong.
Look cool.
And eat candy until your teeth rot.

View the battle at the Concord Academy Summer Camp.

Hall of Fame:

View the preparations at the Concord Academy Summer Camp.