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E
XPERIENCE
8: P
ERFORMING
IN
T
EAMS
AND WITHIN
A
C
OMMUNITY
232
L
EARNING
TO
L
EARN
: B
ECOMING
A
S
ELF
-G
ROWER
you are given. The only materials you may use are recycled paper and transparent tape. Your team’s score
will be computed by the formula
:
(30 )
H
Score
N
where
H
is the height in centimeters and
N
is the number of full, non-mutilated sheets of recycled paper
returned
at the end of the competition.
P
LAN
1.
Form teams of six. At a minimum use team roles of Captain, Recorder, and Reflector, but use others as
you deem necessary.
2.
Carefully read the Information section.
Your team has 30 minutes to complete Steps 3–7 of the Plan.
3.
Identify and select a role for each team member that you feel can help the team win the competition.
4.
Brainstorm ideas for designing your tower.
5.
Decide upon a plan for your tower design.
6.
Submit an outline of the team roles and the design plan to your instructor before receiving the materials.
7.
Build your prototype according to your plan with each team member functioning in his/her role.
8.
When your instructor calls time, move your prototype to the designated location.
9.
Calculate your team’s score by using the formula provided in the Information section.
10.
Each team should complete both a Reflector’s and Recorder’s Report
R
ESOURCES
•
calculator
•
your team members
•
30 minutes (to plan and
construct the tower)
•
30 sheets of recycled paper
•
roll of transparent tape
•
corrugated cardbo
ard base
•
pair of scissors
•
Reflector Report
•
Recorder Report
C
RITICAL
T
HINKING
Q
UESTIONS
1. How were the team roles decided upon and selected?