This challenging and engaging activity taps into spatial skills, but students are also building their listening and sequencing skills as they attempt to replicate what the teacher is building behind the wall. New vocabulary and clarifying questions can be an important part of the activity as students problem solve both as individuals and as a group.
| Reflection Question: What skills can you assess using this activity with your learners? |
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