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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