STEM Hands On Science Investigation: Tower Teamwork
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Description
This science task is geared toward helping the intermediate level student develop key STEM science/engineering “thinking skills” that will help build the foundation for more complicated scientific learning. As new science standards are implemented, “engineering” plays a prominent role—even at the elementary level!
This lesson can be done in one class period or stretched out over 2 if you wish to allow the students to go back and revisit their towers. If you do, use the “extension” page to record their new attempts! NOTE: Pages 7 and 8 look the same—one is U.S. Customary and the other metric!
Supplies are readily available—white copy paper, paperclips, tape, and scissors!
Get creative and have fun!
What is the task?
- Your task is to work collaboratively to build the highest tower possible using only the materials listed above.
- You do not need to use all the materials, but you may not use anything else.
- Your tower must stand alone with no supports and may not lean against anything.
- You will have to be able to move your tower to the measuring station so it must be durable and portable.
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