Stable on the Table STEM Challenge: Build the Tallest Tower That Stands Tall and
In this one time STEM challenge course, learners will be challenged to build a miniature marshmallow and toothpick structure that is self-standing and stands the tallest amongst other enrolled learners' towers without falling over.
Faith Daphne, MAT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(31)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
✦Students will learn through discovery, trial-and-error, and observation which structural design is best able to remain freestanding without additional supports. ✦I will cover the steps in the engineering design process, 3 dimensional shapes, gravity, and forces and motion. ✦This class is structured as a STEM challenge wherein students will be challenged to follow a set of rules (i.e. the tower must be freestanding and use only marshmallows and toothpicks) in its design. ✦ My teaching style is to give students the freedom to construct and discover concepts via hands-on approaches. I feel that when students are fully engaged, they learn more and the learning is deeper and more lasting than with more teacher-directed approaches. ✦ This is a fully interactive course as students will discuss their design approaches and what worked, what didn't, what they learned, and what they would do differently if they were to do the challenge again. Siblings: You must purchase a separate enrollment for each child that is participating, even if two children are working on the same device. This is an Outschool Policy.
Learning Goals
Students will:
✦ learn and apply the steps of the engineering design process
✦ review 3-D shapes
✦ be able to verbalize what worked didn't in their design,
✦ learn science concepts related to forces and motion, specifically gravity
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I recommend the round toothpicks because they are sturdier; however, they are quite sharp. Please remind your child to be careful.
Supply List
Materials needed: ✦ box of toothpicks (round toothpicks work best, as opposed to the flat ones) ✦ bag of miniature marshmallows (Semi-stale, semi-dried out ones work best. I recommend opening the bag and letting the marshmallows dry out a bit the day before class, if possible. If you aren't able do that you CAN use a fresh bag.) ✦paper and pencil for sketching design ideas
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
5.0
31reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified, veteran teacher having over 20 years of teaching experience. I have a particular passion for science. I enjoy sharing that passion with young learners. It is my hope that my lessons inspire a love of science in my students as well.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-9 learners per class
