Toothpick Christmas Tree Challenge
1st Grade•33 minutes•NGSS 1-ETS1-2
Learning Objective
I can build the tallest Christmas tree using toothpicks and tape.
Key Concepts
To make a toilet roll Christmas tree, you will need toilet paper rolls, green paint, a brush, and glue.
Remember to leave two toilet paper rolls unpainted to use as the trunk of the tree.
Use Christmas balls or other decorations to decorate your toilet roll Christmas tree.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What materials do you need to make the Christmas tree?
2. How many paper rolls should you use to make the trunk?
3. What tool is used to stick the roll tubes together?
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Educational Video
How to Make a Toilet Roll Christmas Tree
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