Why are Giraffes so Tall?

• NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

• CAN YOU REACH FOR THE STARS LIKE A GIRAFFE?  
• Use your quick thinking and measurement skills (important STEM skills!) to build and compare heights as fast as you can in this:

GIRAFFE HEIGHTS AND TOWERS CHALLENGE!  

• Giraffes are the tallest land mammals with amazing adaptations for their height. Can you reach their heights with your creative tower-building skills?

WHAT YOU NEED:  

• Building materials like blocks, craft supplies, recycled items, or any household objects  
• Measuring tools: ruler, tape measure, or even non-standard items like books for comparison  

HOW TO PLAY:  

GET INSPIRED!  

• Start by exploring fascinating giraffe height facts: 
• Newborn giraffes are 6 feet tall 
• Adults range from 15 to 18 feet tall  
• The tallest giraffe ever recorded was 18 feet 8 inches—can you reach that height?  

BUILD THE TALLEST TOWER YOU CAN!  

•   Set a timer for 5 minutes and see who can create the highest tower using the materials provided  

MEASURE YOUR TOWER!  

•    Use a ruler or tape measure to find the height of your tower  
•    Compare it to giraffe heights—did your tower reach the height of a newborn giraffe or an adult?  

BEAT THE CHALLENGE!  

• Try to adjust your tower to make it taller  
• Can you beat your own score or reach a giraffe’s height?  

PLAYING WITH MULTIPLE KIDS? TRY THESE TWISTS!  

RACE MODE:  

•  Who can build the tallest tower the fastest?  

TEAM CHALLENGE:  

• Divide into teams. One team builds, while the other measures and compares their tower to giraffe heights  

BONUS ROUND:  

•    Can their towers beat a giraffe’s record height of 18 feet 8 inches?  

WHY THIS TOWER CHALLENGE?  

• This fun game helps kids learn about giraffe biology, measurement concepts, and problem-solving skills, all key STEM principles!  

• HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO STEM? BY EXPLORING BIOLOGY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE: We are learning why giraffes are tall and how it helps them survive  
• DEVELOP MATH SKILLS: Measuring and comparing heights introduces fundamental math concepts  
• PRACTICE STEM THINKING: Building and adjusting towers encourages hands-on learning and problem-solving  

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