This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book

Taipei 101

Objectives:

1.  Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world

2.  Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark.

3.  Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the problems of a skyscraper)

4.  Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct the landmark.

5.  Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the construction of the landmark.

Distinctive Characteristics:

1.  Slanting structure (like cups stacking on top of each other)

2.  Mini tower at the top

3.  Long antenna 

Parts Used:

• 35 blue rods
• 20 spools
• 20 rubber pins
• 3 balls
• 1 red rod
• 1 disc
• 5 red square foam

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Remember:

• colors of rods and other pieces may vary
• kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 5+