Lesson Plan

Can We Build It? Lesson Blueprint

Students will collaborate in teams to plan, design, and build a stable paper tower, practicing communication, role-taking, and cooperative problem-solving to achieve a shared goal.

Building the paper tower encourages essential relationship skills like active listening, clear communication, and constructive feedback, helping students learn to work effectively in teams.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Hook: Tower Teaser

5 minutes

Step 2

Direct Instruction

5 minutes

Step 3

Group Planning

10 minutes

Step 4

Building Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Showcase & Reflection

7 minutes

Step 6

Assessment & Closure

3 minutes

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Can We Build It?

Lesson Objective

What Is Cooperation?

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Reflection Prompts

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Can We Build It?

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