Tallest+Tower

= Lesson Name: Tallest Tower =


 * Dates**: Anytime. Allow one to two 45-60 minute sessions.


 * Notes:** If time allows take students to flag pole and ask them to make observations about the structure.


 * Description:** Given a single piece of 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper and 12" of masking tape the students are asked to build the tallest tower possible.


 * Curriculum**: Engineering Enrichment


 * Equipment and Materials:**
 * 8 1/2" x 11" paper
 * masking tape
 * scissors


 * Skills:**
 * Gain understanding of engineering concepts of balance, cross structure, bracing, stiffness
 * Gain "soft skills" such as teamwork, planning, importance of neatness and accuracy, process improvement.
 * Approximation/Estimation (12 inches of tape using 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper as guide.
 * Measurement using yardsticks.
 * Conversion of inches to feet and inches.

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