Lessons at Deep Dene School

 

Constructions and Competitions

for Problem-Solving

Activity 1:

Challenge: Build the Tallest tower you can.

Materials: 3 sheets of newspaper and making tape.

Limitations: 30 minutes

 

Activity 2:

Challenge: Design a hat that will protect you from the sun

and will not come off when you plan.

Equipment: ruler, scissor, pencil, stapler

Materials: cardboard paper, cellophane tissue, brown paper,

string, glue, and masking tape.

Limitations: 2 hours

 

Activity 3:

Challenge: Construct a shelter to protect two 12 cm.

figures from the sun which will shine from

various angles.

Materials: Balsa wood, masking tape, cardboard,

plasticene clay, straws, and brown paper.

Equipment: scissors

Limitation: 1.5 hours