Paper Tower Design Challenge

Engage Your Students with the Design Thinking Tower Challenge!

Are you looking for an exciting hands-on activity to teach your 6th-grade students about the design process? Look no further! This paper tower design challenge is the perfect way to introduce your students to the steps of design thinking, including Empathize, Define, Brainstorm, Prototype, Playtest, Apply, and Reflect.

In this engaging activity, students will work in small groups to design and build a paper tower that can hold a specific weight using limited materials. Through this challenge, students will not only enhance their problem-solving skills and creativity but also learn the importance of reflecting on their design process to make improvements.

This comprehensive handout includes:

✅ Key points to focus on during the activity
✅ Step-by-step guide for introducing the design challenge
✅ Guided practice suggestions to support student learning
✅ Independent practice instructions for group work
✅ Closing ideas to wrap up the activity effectively

Aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, this Design Thinking Tower Challenge is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to inspire creativity and critical thinking in their classroom.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring the excitement of design thinking into your teaching! Download the handout today and watch your students thrive in this engaging and educational challenge.