To show teamwork by working with others, sharing ideas and being involved in the decision making for the group

2 - 10 Participants

• Drinking Straws
• Paper Clips
• String
• Pipe Cleaners
• Scissors

Provide the group with a pile of the materials listed above. Inform the group that their task is to use the materials that they have been given to build a tower that is as tall as possible without falling over. 

A time limit should be set to complete this activity

For added incentive have more than one team and challenge them to build the tallest tower.

1. How did your group start this project? Did they develop a plan or just dive in?
2. Did everyone agree with how the tower was built? If not, how was the decision made?
3. Did everyone participate in making the decision? If not, why?
4. What are some good ways for a group of people to make decision together?
5. Why is it important for you to be able to work with others?
6. What did you learn from this activity?