Structure is about building teams by building towers. First, your team breaks into smaller workgroups and is given a limited amount of plain paper and tape. The team is then asked to build the tallest structure possible from the resources provided. Each workgroup will begin construction independently, but will soon realize that pooling their resources may provide a better result.

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Team Building & Group Development CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
Structure is appropriate for 3rd grade and up.

Group Size
Structure can accomodate any group size.

Setting
A large flat surface is needed for team to build on.

Duration
This activity should take about 30-45 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General
In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably notice include:

1. Students will use incredible creativity to turn a few pieces of paper and some tape into an amazing structure.
2. Students will practice working in groups and creating a plan.
3. Students will practice staying on task, and using resources effectively for success.
   

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.