The challenge
- Start with a pyramid stack of cups as shown for each contestant.
- Bring the cups all together in one stack
- Stack the cups back into the pyramid as shown in the shortest amount of time!
Have a stopwatch ready to record the cup stacker’s time!
Who has the fastest time?
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- Learn about the major body systems
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Includes cross-curricular teaching ideas, student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, scope & sequences & more
Why is this science?
Family fun – the cup stacking challenge! from Fizzics Education on Vimeo.
On average, the average human reaction time is 0.20 and 0.035 seconds, depending on which journal article you read. Not only do you have to contend with having fast reaction time, you also need to have awesome hand to eye coordination as well as high concentration skills to be the winner of this competition!
Variables to try
- Try different size cups.
- try different materials of cups
- Try different numbers of cups
Teaching about the human body? From 5 senses to the skeletal system, the Human Body workshop has you covered!
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Human Body
Years 3 to 6
Maximum 30 students
School workshop (NSW only)
60 or 90 minutes
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