STEM: スパゲッティとマシュマロチャレンジ

Students will explore the design process: thinking, hands-on doing, prototyping, and iteration.
It encourages design mindset, creativity and problem solving skills.

First 2 minutes will be introduction of the teacher and the participants.
Next 5 minutes will be watching a video together on a similar challenge  discussing the challenge and the constraints.
Next 5 minutes will be brainstorming and putting their design ideas (ideation) on a sheet of paper.
Next 15 minutes will be designing their spaghetti tower choosing their best design.
Next 3 minutes will be testing their tower.
Next 3 minutes will be reflection on their design and redesign if need be.
Next 2 minutes will be the final test of their prototype.
Next 5 minutes will be each one sharing their idea and what worked for them and what did not and how they would want to improve if given another chance.
The structure is measured from the tabletop surface to the top of the marshmallow. 

Students should be ready with the materials mentioned in the 'Learner Supply List' section below. Thanks.:)