STEM Explorers: Building a Spaghetti Tower
Students challenged with using their creativity and imagination to solve different STEM challenges. This session will focus on building the tallest tower using raw spaghetti and marshmallows. Students use the engineering design process!
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Students will be taught the engineering design process. They will be introduced to the process before being tasked with the challenge. The challenge will be building the tallest tower with raw spaghetti and marshmallows. Students will also be asked to measure how tall their tower is. After building, students will be asked to reflect on their design. In addition, to complementing peers on their towers. As the teacher, I will model how to attach the marshmallow and spaghetti, before allowing students time to build. I will help guide students through the build as necessary.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the engineering design process.
Other Details
Supply List
Raw Spaghetti Marshmallows Measuring Tape or Ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Holds an undergraduate in iStem Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-9 learners per class
