Team members have to work together and flex their creative thinking muscles to build a contraption out of straws, cardboard, and duct tape that’s capable of protecting their egg when it’s dropped from a high height. This game works well for small and large groups alike, as long as ...
Playing and having fun are healthy parts of childhood. How can building blocks benefit a child s development versus other kinds of entertainment? For one thing, they re interactive. Unlike television programs and toys where lights and sounds trigger automatically, building blocks require some effort...
This is strictly no business talk and completely voluntary, although we typically have a great turnout. This has helped create a sense of unity on a personal level, we talk about families, hobbies, and other topics.” 7. Cardboard Boat Building Challenge The Cardboard Boat Building Challenge...
While many cities throughout the world mandate building on sustainable sites, many others do not. However, it would be a major communications crisis if you discovered environmental issues after you broke ground. Considering and investigating these factors ahead of time will save you enormous expenses...
Completed in 2011 in Stuttgart, Germany. A new concrete monolith brings all employees under one roof. Transparent structures have edged out the mansions built at the dawn of...
4Straw Tower Divide the class or meeting participants into groups of four or five. Provide each group with twenty straws, five pieces of string (two-inches long) and a three-inch piece of tape. Challenge each group to build the highest tower possible within fifteen minutes. ...
A Shrinking Vessel This exercise is what you might call “deceptively simple” but it’s an effective way to work on problem-solving and teamwork skills in a group of any size. The goal is straightforward: The group has to figure out a way to occupy a defined space that keeps getting sm...
What you'll need: A carton of eggs; basic construction materials like newspapers, straws, tape, plastic wrap, balloons, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.; tarp or drop cloth, parking lot, or some other place you don't mind getting messy! Instructions: Divide the group into teams and gi...
An Exhibition Space for Recycled Arts, Crafts and Media. A project of Building REsources. 701 Amador Street SF CA 94124
Whenever you come across a cool item you would normally toss into recycling, toss it in the bin instead. This goes for packaging materials and items you may otherwise throw away. Inexpensive craft supplies like paper cups and straws from the Dollar store are great to add in too! Pin ...