Can you build a crate strong enough for the Boston Tea Party?

Today students were presented with a STEM building challenge- Can you build a crate strong enough to protect your tea from the Boston Tea Party with a limited amount of supplies?!

Students did a GREAT job with this!! Some crates lasted over 45 minutes in water before the tea was damaged! Following the building and testing, students were asked to reflect on their building- what went well? What would you change? What was the biggest challenge? What do you think- How would YOU build a crate to withstand the Boston Tea Party?!