Those who build together learn together. Scholars work in groups on two teamwork-building activities that involve engineering design. They first construct the tallest tower they can using five sheets of paper and masking tape. Next, they come up with a process for rolling a pool ball that will take the ball at least a minute to roll from one side of the table to the other.

Concepts

engineering design, teamwork, balls

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson at the beginning of the school year to help promote collaboration
  

Classroom Considerations

• Familiarity with the engineering design process is beneficial
  
• Some basic materials are necessary; see the resource for a complete list
  

Pros

• Provides a list of questions for discussion
  
• Includes printable worksheets to use as part of a science notebook
  

Cons

• None