Ready, set, build!
Introduce Makedo to your students by challenging them to build the tallest cardboard tower in an allocated time.
Let the fun begin!
Objectives
Preparation
Materials
Makedo Invent Kit
Upcycled cardboard
Unsure of which cardboard to use? Read our guide here.
Activity
Bite-Sized Build
Who will build the tallest cardboard skyscraper? Students can work individually or in groups to create a tower from upcycled cardboard that can stand up on its own. Allocate a time limit and let the fun begin.
Reflection
Journal Prompts
Did you take time to plan the build of your tower, or get started straight away?
Did any problems or challenges arise in the building of your tower? How did you overcome these?
How well did you work with other makers to build your tower? Could you improve your collaborative skills in the future? Explain.
Extension
Take It Further
Add design features to your tower, including doors, windows and turrets.
Join the towers together to create a connected city.
Take inspiration from nature or a local landmark to inform the shape of your tower.