1. Science - Building Towers
- What IS a tower?
- What do we already know about towers?

2. Some famous towers in the World:
Why do we have tall buildings like these? Is there anything that is the same about these buildings?

3. TOWER: A tall narrow building that stands on its own or is part of another building such as a church.
Used for:
- looking out for danger
- sightseeing/ tourism
- to take up less space in crowded cities.

4. Towers can attract tourists to come to a city - this is the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. Look how far down the city is! I even went on rides that swing you over the edge of the tower so that you look straight down and it was SCARY!

5. Look at the shadows of these towers. What do they all have in common?
Wide base, skinny up top.

6. Mini- Experiments:
1. Partner Balance Test
- feet together. LIGHTLY push
them so that they sway.
- feet spread apart. LIGHTLY push
them again.
- Switch roles. What did you notice?
2. Pull out a pencil. Try to balance
it on its eraser end.
What things could we do to make it balance better?

7. BUILD A TOWER
- build a tower out of paper and tape.
- you can work with a partner.
- keep trying different tricks!
- it must stand on its own.
- HINTS:
- use your tape wisely! It might rip the paper if you try to pull it off!
- try rolling paper into tubes.
- try anchoring the tower to the floor
with tape - remember what we have learned about good bases!

8. NAME
Draw a picture of your tower
Write about your tower. Here are a few things you should try to answer while writing:
What worked well?
What didn't work very well?
What did you keep changing as you built?
What would you change if you were going to re-build this tower?