Activities
Slender Tower Challenge
While considering the forces at work on buildings, including wind and earthquakes, teams plan out and build the tallest tower they can with the smallest footprint possible, using only the materials provided.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Topic(s):Structures
Grade:3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Time:60 minutes or less
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