Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower Challenge
Explore design mindset and basic engineering principles!
Kids will learn the Engineering Design Process—ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve! Using simple supplies, they’ll have 18 minutes to build the tallest free-standing tower that can hold a marshmallow in this fun challenge of innovation and creativity!
1 Your Guide
If I had to pick a quote to live by, it would be, “To be playful and serious at the same time is possible, and it defines the ideal mental condition” by John Dewey, a renowned psychologist and philosopher. These words inspire me everyday to make learning fun, engaging and meaningful. With my communications degree, BC teaching certification and an advanced certificate in inclusive education, I’ve had the privilege of teaching learners of all ages—from kindergartners to adults—in diverse subjects such as mindfulness, STEAM, entrepreneurship, and marketing. In any topic and all ages, my goal is to support each learner in becoming the best version of themselves. When I’m not guiding activities on HomeLearners Network, you’ll often find me outdoors, tossing a frisbee, stick, or ball for my energetic dog, Frieda.
2 Materials Needed
20 sticks of dry spaghetti, 1 metre of string, 1 metre of masking tape, 1 regular size marshmallow, paper, pencil, ruler or tape measure
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Creative thinking
- Critical & reflective thinking
4 Registration
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