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TOWER CHALLENGE
Play to Learn

• Dolly Anne L. Idlisan

kyscrapers and tall buildings are truly fascinating works of people. They
symbolize the skills, technology, wealth, and power of a country where

Sthey are found. And so the challenge continues. Where will the building
that will unseat the Burj Khalifa of Dubai, UAE be built? You can start joining
the challenge by making your own tower using everyday materials.

You need... 3. Create the highest tower you can
• 20 Popsicle sticks build using popsicle sticks and

• clear tape strings in 10 minutes. (You may
use more than 20 popsicle sticks
• one small marshmallow if you wish.)

• scissors 4. Put the marshmallow on top of

• yarn or string the completed tower.
• ruler 5. Test if the tower is stable by
blowing on it three times. The
You will... tower must stand on its own.
1. Pass this challenge online with
your friends and classmates. Have 6. Measure the height of the
a competition on who can build towerand record it. Share it online
the tallest and sturdiest tower. with your friends and classmates
who did the same challenge.
Vectors: 2. Cut a string and make 15 pieces,
measuring 15 centimeters each.

Answer these…
1. What is the shape of the base of the tallest tower?

2. Does the shape of the tower make it stable?

3. What is the relationship of the base and height when
building towers?

Source: “STEM for Kids: Tower Building
Challenge.” Wikki Stix. https://www.
wikkistix.com/lesson-plans/stem-for-
kids-tower-building-challenge/.

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