Mrs. Ruffin’s class used the innovation center to take on the Ping Pong Sphero Challenge with lots of energy and great ideas! Students were divided into innovative teams and, using the design process, created a “vehicle” that could hold as many ping-pong balls as possible, but also be sturdy enough to be driven with a Sphero. Students had time to plan, create, test, analyze and adapt their designs before the big race. To finish the challenge, they had one minute to see how many ping-pong balls they could transport with their new creation from a start line to a bowl at the finish line. As a bonus, the students encouraging attitudes towards their teammates was amazing! We adapted this challenge from Destination Imagination’s Instant and Team Challenges. Check out this challenge and others on our innovation page.