Students are learning the rules, routines, and procedures of the Tech Lab.  Students have been assigned their first homework assignment:  Build the tallest paper tower possible using one sheet of 81/2 X 11 inch sheet of paper, pencil, ruler, scissors, and 10" of scotch tape.  The tower must be freestanding for 5 seconds to count.  Students are expected to build at least a 40 inch tower.  The record for my class is 81 and 1/2 inches!