Tower Town

Summary:

Students work in teams to build towers.  Students add or remove blocks based on the teacher’s directions to change the quantity of the blocks used and design of the towers built.

Standards:

[NC.K.OA.1] Represent addition and subtraction, within 10.

[NC.1.OA.9] Demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction within 10.

[NC.2.MD.1 ]Measure the length of an object in standard units by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

[NC.3.MD.2] Solve problems involving customary measurement.

Supplies:

• Keva planks

• Foam blocks (optional for younger students)

• Tape 

• Measuring tapes and rulers (Grades 2-5)

Additional Materials:

Flyer

Slides

Design Sheets