Lesson Title/Focus Tower Building Challenge Course Science

PROGRAM OF STUDY OUTCOMES

36 Use, safely, a variety of tools, techniques and materials in construction activities.

37 Construct structures, using a variety of materials and designs, and compare the
effectiveness of the various materials and designs for their intended purposes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson students will be able to:

1. Build a free-standing tower made with pipe cleaners on their own.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

20 half sized pipe cleaners

22 worksheets

PREPARATION AND LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Complete worksheet
Print 22 copies at school
Cut pipe cleaners in half the night before, and make into groups of 20
Lay out materials during lunch, so they are ready at the start of science

PROCEDURE

Introduction Time

Do attendance after lunch, then have students come to the carpet. 5-10
At the carpet, introduce the challenge. The similarities to other building min
challenges are that they only have a set amount of materials to build with, they
are trying to build a free-standing tower, and they are looking to see which
shapes are stable. The only difference is that they will now be doing the
challenge on their own.
 Briefly go through worksheet with students, answering any questions they may
have.

Body Time

Start 10
worksheet 1) At their desks, they will answer the first 3 question and draw a min
sketch of their plan (quiet time).

2) When complete, they will get it checked by me then receive

their materials. I will check to make sure they have answered the
questions fully, and that their sketch is realistic and something
they can build.

Build tower 20-25

1) Students will individually build their towers using 20 pipe min
cleaners. While they are doing this, I will circulate the classroom
and answer questions. I will also give suggestions on how they
could improve their tower.

2) I will also measure and take pictures of their towers.

Finish 10
worksheet 1) Students will answer the rest of the questions on their min
worksheet, reflecting on the experience, and what they found
challenging.

Conclusion Time

Hand in worksheet. 10
Clean up- take apart their towers. min
When done meet at carpet for social studies.

Assessment

Summative: Students worksheets. I will check to see if they have answered all the
sections of the worksheet, and if it is to the best of their abilities.