Cup Stack and Ball Carry

Size

Small Group, Medium Group

Equipment

Minimal Equipment - 2" foam craft balls, egg or ping pong ball; 16 oz. plastic party cups; 2.5" metal washer; 4-6 pieces of 3-4 ft. string per washer; 3 1/4" rubber bands, 4-6 pieces of 3-4 ft. string per rubber band

Time

One Hour

Summary

It doesn’t take a lot to stress a team! Using simple devices from common, everyday items, teams perform tasks that depend on each member collaboratively participating while supporting others.

Contact

For more information about how to utilize games, low-fidelity simulation, and interactive learning to teach concepts of teamwork and collaboration, contact Better.Teams@rosalindfranklin.edu

Related Tags

ball carry, collaboration, communication, consequence, cup stack, leadership, low barrier, low resource / inexpensive, risk, roles and responsibilities, team structure, teams and teamwork, urgency, values and ethics