Name three things you should NOT do when building a card tower.

Build on shag carpet, build outside, build in front of a fan, build in a moving vehicle, build on glass

Why is it important to have an even roof on your card tower?

To prevent the cards from dancing around and not sitting properly.

Because playing cards are shaped in a way that creates two contact points when the numbers are up, making the cards more stable.

Name: Build a playing card tower
Author: Insta~Lesson

2nd Grade · Other · 45 min

I can build a tower using playing cards.

1
When building a card tower, it is best to use a normal tabletop and avoid shag carpet, glass, or building outside.
2
Instead of a triangle, begin your card tower with squares and right angles to create a strong foundation.
3
To make your card houses stronger, you can use two or three cards at a time.

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