https://wiki.pathfindersonline.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=AY_Honors%2FGreat_Ball_Contraption%2FAnswer_Key AY Honors/Great Ball Contraption/Answer Key - Revision history 2026-06-04T20:24:40Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.35.5 https://wiki.pathfindersonline.org/index.php?title=AY_Honors/Great_Ball_Contraption/Answer_Key&diff=650898&oldid=prev W126jep: Marked this version for translation 2026-06-04T01:12:04Z <p>Marked this version for translation</p> <a href="https://wiki.pathfindersonline.org/index.php?title=AY_Honors/Great_Ball_Contraption/Answer_Key&amp;diff=650898&amp;oldid=650897">Show changes</a> W126jep https://wiki.pathfindersonline.org/index.php?title=AY_Honors/Great_Ball_Contraption/Answer_Key&diff=650897&oldid=prev W126jep: + Answer Key for Great Ball Contraption AY Honor 2026-06-04T01:11:45Z <p>+ Answer Key for Great Ball Contraption AY Honor</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{HonorSubpage}}<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=&quot;Body&quot; /&gt; <br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=1}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 1. What is GBC? --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 1 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=2}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 2. What are the size requirements for a contraption? --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 2 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=3}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 3. What is the base unit of height/width used in building a contraption? --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 3 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=4}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 4. Know the GBC standard rules &amp; regulations used in a show. --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 4 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=5}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 5. Define the key components of the contraption: --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=5a}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- a. In-basket --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 5a --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=5b}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- b. Lift mechanism --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 5b --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=5c}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- c. Output --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 5c --&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 5 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=6}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 6. How are Technic™ pieces different from standard LEGO®? How are Technic axle and beam sizes measured? --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 6 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=7}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 7. Demonstrate your knowledge by either drawing or showing an example of the following pieces/parts: --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=7a}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- a. Beam --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 7a --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=7b}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- b. Axle --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 7b --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=7c}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- c. Pin --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 7c --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=7d}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- d. Bush (1/2 or whole) --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 7d --&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 7 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 8. Define and give examples of the following pieces used in a contraption: --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8a}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- a. Gear --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8ai}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- i. Rack and Pinion --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8ai --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8aii}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- ii. Worm --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8aii --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8aiii}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- iii. Cam --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8aiii --&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8a --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8b}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- b. Motor --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8b --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8c}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- c. Connector --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8c --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8d}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- d. Beam --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8d --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=8e}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- e. Power Bank --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8e --&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 8 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=9}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 9. Define and give examples of the different methods to move the ball. --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 9 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=10}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 10. Why is it critical that you test your contraption during the construction process, rather than waiting until the end? --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 10 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=11}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 11. Discuss standard building strategies: --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=11a}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- a. Make sure all the bricks are fully connected/seated. --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 11a --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=11b}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- b. Make sure connectors/gears are not connected tightly. --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 11b --&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 11 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=12}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 12. Build a GBC from a kit or published instructions. It should have at least a 90% success rate (successfully move 27 out of 30 balls in and out of the contraption). --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 12 --&gt;<br /> <br /> {{ansreq|page={{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2|1}}|num=13}}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- 13. In a group, put together a connected collection of at least five modules, which must use at least three different lift mechanisms. Successfully transfer 27 out of 30 balls through the entire collection of individual modules. --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {{CloseReq}} &lt;!-- 13 --&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;&lt;/translate&gt;&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:AY Honors/noindex{{GetLangSuffix}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]<br /> <br /> {{CloseHonorPage}}</div> W126jep