Leaning Tower Construction Challenge
Teams collaborate to build the tallest stable leaning tower using limited construction materials, requiring engineering thinking and cooperative planning
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About This Activity
Teams collaborate to build the tallest stable leaning tower using limited construction materials, requiring engineering thinking and cooperative planning
Quick Info
moderate
24
10m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Lolly sticks
400-500 sticks
Bluetack
15-20 packets
Measuring tools
4-6 rulers/measuring sticks
Base markers
6-8 spots
Sticks
As needed
Blu-Tack
As needed
Measuring Tapes
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Skills
Strategy
Team Play
Decision Making
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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