Design a Lighthouse

Introduction
The Shadow King has knocked down all the lighthouses as he wants to ensure that only his
ships make it into the harbour. The Light Queen has requested that a new light source be
made to ensure all the other incoming ships can safely bring in their products.
Design Brief
It’s your job to design a device to help the other import ships find their way to the harbour. This
device needs to be portable so that you don’t get caught by the Shadow King. The light
needs to be bright enough to that ships can see it from far away. The light must have the
ability to turn on and off. You can only use materials that are already on
your island.

Generating Designs
Draw 3 designs and evaluate their effectiveness by showing them to
a partner.
Project Specifications
• You must only use recycled materials, such as: cardboard, paper,
boxes, glue.
• You may use a power socket, to power your design.
• You must be able to transport your design across the foreshore.
• Your design must be able to survive in all weather conditions.

Project Management
1. Design 3 ways you can complete the project.
2. Choose one design and make a list of materials you will use to
make it.
3. Create your design.
4. Test your design to make sure it works every time.

Evaluation
Make sure your design can move over hills and over different
surfaces.
Make sure your design can withstand the weather.
Your design must be easily camouflaged.

Presentation
You will present your design at the school concert along with
your proposed drawings. The hall lights will be turned off, and
the brightest lighthouse will be displayed in the admin office.

Time
You will have 5 lessons to complete this project.