Build a Paper Tower
1st GradeScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can build the tallest paper tower I can.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The goal of the 2021 Fluor Engineering Challenge is to build the tallest tower possible using only paper and tape.
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The tower must be able to support a can of food at the top for 60 seconds.
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To make a strong tower, you can roll paper into a tube or fold it, and use triangles in your design.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“What are two ways you can make a piece of paper stronger so it can hold more weight when building a tower?”
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