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Tower Tussle Workshop

This hands-on session guides learners through the engineering process, with a specific focus on the construction industry. 

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Students are introduced to the concept of buildings that adapt to their environment, before being challenged to build either an earthquake or hurricane resistant tower.

A budget is given, with each material having a different price, so teams of young people must use their funds carefully to build the tallest tower, which is then tested with a fan (hurricane) or vibration plate (earthquake) to see whether it can withstand the environment.

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Topics covered

  • Engineering

  • Geography

Logistics and Planning: 

  • Tower Tournament requires a classroom with a projector.

  • This session is designed for a group of 30 learners.

  • Between 40-60 minutes.

  • We ask that a teacher is always present throughout the activities, to support learner engagement and manage behaviour.

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