Activity

Build, Test, and Improve a Paper Tower

Plan, test, observe, and improve a freestanding paper tower.

Age: Age 7
Subject: Problem Solving
Topic: Build and Test
Difficulty: Medium

Instructions

Explain the activity and safety expectations. Let the child choose, test, sort, draw, build, or role-play as the activity suggests. Ask open questions about their choices. Record or discuss what happened. Invite one small improvement or repeat.

Activity details

Duration: 25 minutes
Setting: Indoor or outdoor as appropriate
Learning objective: Use observations from a test to improve a simple design.
Materials: Paper, tape, ruler, and a small object for testing.