The Paper Tower & The Helium Stick



The Paper Tower & The Helium Stick

In Software Engineering at university  of Kelaniya GNCT course we did small activity in our lecture.  The task was to make a stable paper tower with a maximum height. The challenge was, we had to complete the task with a minimum number of resources and within a limited time. Before beginning the challenge we were divided in to 3 groups in which my group consisted of 12 members, including 2 girls and 10 boys. We were given 2 white papers, 4 color papers and a sellotape to commence the work.


At first no one had a single clue what to do. Then all of us discussed and came up with a plan and we made a sketch on a piece of paper. Our main intention was to make the base stronger,so that it won't fall. All the members in the group were supporting the course and it wasn't very hard to complete the task within the given time. The girls were decorating the tower while others were cutting, rolling and pasting the papers. We also attached a flag on top of our tower. 

At the end of the session, we were given a stick, which we had to balance it from one of our fingers and being in 2 groups, 5 in each and standing in opposite sides. We had to raise the stick above our heads. The challenge was known as the Helium stick and this was quite challenging because the stick was slippery and we had to constantly adjust our phase according to the speed of other members of the team.

We learned lot of things through these activities. We learned how to manage the time and to come up with a best product with a limited number of resources. We also practiced team work, how to listen and respect others ideas, how to obey the instructions of the group leader etc.. This was a very fun activity and we enjoyed a lot

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