Up The Challenge

February 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Problem-Solving 

Hi folks,

This is not a full write-up, but I wanted to quickly share a great idea I came across which was posted on a list-server I’m subscribed to…

Many people are familiar with The Great Egg Drop problem-solving activity, but it’s been around for a while, and so the question was asked – What else is out there?

Try this – inflate a bunch of balloons using helium. Distribute one (or more) to each person or small group. The task is for each person/group to attach whatever they choose (or you could limit the resources) to the base of the balloon(s) with the objective of becoming the last balloon to reach the ceiling/roof.

The only condition is that to “win” a balloon must eventually reach the ceiling/roof.

This exercise kind of reminds me of the plot from the film ‘Up.‘

Awesome! Try it out, and tell me what you think by adding a comment

Have FUNN :-)

 

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