Teams compete to build the highest tower that holds a weighted object off the ground for a minimum of ten seconds. Careful planning and creative thinking are essential for this fun team exercise.
Equipment Required: 2 x newspapers, 2 x tape, weighted object (anything will do).
Space Required: Small. Indoors or outdoors.
Group Size: 10 to 16 ideally (3-5 in teams).
Total Time: 20-30 minutes
- 5 minutes to brief and setup
- 40 minutes to achieve the outcome
- 5 Minutes for testing
- 5 minutes to review
Suggested Learning Outcomes
- Leadership
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Planning
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