Are you looking for a STEM Challenge with a unique "twist"? This one has an intriguing tower to build and there are two building options in the resource! It features a tennis ball and some wacky rules about height and the use of the materials! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge in a 3-pack bundle! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge in a 6-pack bundle! What is the challenge? This STEM challenge features the task of using given supplies to design and build a tower. Specific criteria for the tower include supporting an object a specific height off the table and using ALL the supplies. The supplies needed are very simple and easy to gather. Stand back and watch them construct! Students record their thinking on lab sheets or a folding graphic organizer- both of which can be used with your Science Interactive Notebooks. BONUS: This resource now has an alternative version of completing the tower! What is your prep? Supplies needed in addition to this package include straws, craft sticks, coffee stir sticks, tennis balls, masking tape, string, and a container for each group’s supplies. Of course, substitutions can be made for any of these! The package specifically contains: Cover sheet Teacher Background 1-page Materials and Prep list 5 pages of Teacher directions with helpful hints Set of Criteria cards for students (in 2 sizes) Lab Sheet Folding alternative Graphic Organizer page with a photo page of folding instructions 4 pages of Tower Photos with more details Scoring rubric for version 1 Bonus Version 2- This bonus version has its own prep page, criteria cards page, lab sheet, scoring rubric, and 2 pages of photos. Terms of Use All student forms are editable. This tower challenge works perfectly with two more tower challenges: Satellite Dish Towers Water Towers Or you can save money with tower bundles! Towers Bundle Set 2 STEM Challenges 6-Pack Bundle featuring Towers ***************************************************************************** You might also enjoy these STEM Challenges: Building Ramps Bucket Towers Straw Hoop Flyers Build a Hammock ***************************************************************************** Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: Click here to follow my store. It’s that easy to receive email updates about Teachers Are Terrific! Keep in Touch! Blog Instagram Pinterest Thank you so much, Teachers Really are Terrific!