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In this activity, learners explore different ways to stack cups to meet a personal goal. They might want to make a tower taller than themselves, they might want to make a wall, they might practice removing cups from a tower without having it fall, whatever they imagine! The activity includes a time and age recommendation, a materials list, step-by-step set up instructions, recommendations for things to try and to notice, tips for adults, learning and skills connections, and a note about doing STEAM with kids. Paper or plastic cups are recommended for this activity. Some hard plastics can shatter - so try to stay away from those. The more cups, the better!
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Cups (paper or plastic)
- Optional: Items from the recycle bin
- Optional: Small toys of figurines
- Optional: Popsicle sticks
- Optional: Index cards or thick paper
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
Informal Categories
- Games
- Model Building
Other
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- All rights reserved, Boston Children's Museum, 2021