Marshmallow Challenge

Your challenge is to build the tallest freestanding structure using ONLY the materials provided

Materials

• 20 sticks of spaghetti
• 1 meter of tape
• 1 meter of string
• 1 large marshmallow
• scissors to cut materials

The winning team is the one that builds the tallest freestanding structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow.

The team's structure must stand on its own for measuring. Teams touching or supporting their structure will be disqualified.

Teams can use as much or as little of the 20 sticks of spaghetti, tape, and string provided. Extra materials CANNOT be provided.

The entire marshmallow must be on top of your structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow will disqualify your team.

Design Time!!

Materials

• 20 sticks of spaghetti
• 1 meter of tape
• 1 meter of string
• 1 large marshmallow
• scissors to cut materials

Construct

Redesign

Questions