Christopher White

Combines the suspenseful game of Jenga with students gaining an understanding how organisms rely on each other to survive within an ecosystem. Materials: 1 die 1 (or more) jenga game set (easiest with different colored blocks, otherwise you can just write the name of the animal on the blocks. Worksheet packet with table on it.

This activity is a great way to get students up and out of the classroom, while still learning effectively. Many students do not realize how many different shapes/polygons they see each day. This activity helps students to notice those polygons, while practicing to classify them as well. Use it while you walk around your school or for students to take home and find the polygons on their own.

Students work in groups to create their own invented complex machine.