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