STEAM Challenge: Marshmallow Tower
In this STEAM (similar to STEM but the A includes "Art") challenge, learners will create a tower from marshmallows and spaghetti! The tower will have some requirements, so students must problem solve to be successful.
Heather Gaitán Fagan, M.S.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(237)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Does your learner love food? How about building new things? Let your learner take part in today's STEAM Challenge, Marshmallow Tower! Students will use spaghetti and marshmallows to construct the tallest tower possible (Engineering). As scientists (Science), they will use knowledge about gravity and force. Learners will think like an artist as they work to build an aesthetically pleasing tower in addition to creating a story for the purpose of their tower(Art), in addition to measuring the height of their tower (Math). The following will be included in requirements of the tower, and can be simplified or extended depending on the needs of your learner: - Name - Purpose - At least two stories - Must be able to hold a "person" (this can be a toy, marble, etc) - Can only use the spaghetti noodles and marshmallows provided Throughout the class learners are encouraged to discuss ideas, characteristics, etc. about their towers and the stories they are creating. I am so excited to see you in the classroom! * As an additional note, I encourage siblings to become learners and take the class together! If you register more than one student for the same class at the same time, I will refund you 15% of the class price per additional child as a discount if you send a message with the code "sibling!" Also, if you mention STEAM Challenge Saturday in the messages, you will receive a 50% discount on all STEAM Challenge classes scheduled for Saturday!*
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need: - Construction paper (for their story) - markers (for their story) - 30 full- sized pieces of raw spaghetti - 10 large marshmallows - "Person" (something that can represent a person such as a toy or a marble)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
237reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome to my classroom! I am passionate about developing world changers and believe that your young scholar has the potential for greatness.
I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Exceptional Student Education, in addition to endorsements in Reading and TESOL. I am a Florida certified teacher in K-6 education. Additionally, I have my M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in STEM Education from Purdue University.
I have been working with children from newborns to 13 years old since 2012 in various capacities. I have been a camp counselor, swim instructor, nursery attendant, preschool teacher aid, English teacher to children online and in person, and classroom teacher in the United States, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
My teaching philosophy is one rooted in engagement and rigor. I believe students learn best when they have ownership in their learning and are held to high standards. I understand the importance of differentiating classes to learners from a multitude of backgrounds and learning needs and am committed to helping your student achieve his or her fullest potential.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-9 learners per class
