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Marshmallow Challenge

This workshop experiment enables kids to master historical engineering techniques that were used throughout the waterways of Ireland in the 1800's.

Suitable for Ages 8-10 

Logical Skills and Personal Abilities

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  • Collaborative Learning

    This activity encourages collaboration between children or parent and child

  • Active Learning

    Active learning through the application of foundational engineering principles

  • Thinking Skills

    Application of decision making and problem solving skills 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths

• Talk and discussion

• Active learning

• Collaborative learning

• Problem solving

• Skills through content

• Free exploration of materials

• Investigative approach


Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TSPC) Framework

• Managing Information

• Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Being Creative

• Working with Others

• Self-Management

Let's Experiment

Try to build the tallest tower possible with only spaghetti and marshmallows

Estimated time 20min. 

Equipment needed

1 x Packet of spaghetti 

1 x Bag Marshmallows

1 x Measuring tape

Challenges

Challenges

Engineers design and construct buildings and infrastructure. What structures can you make using spaghetti and marshmallows? 

Challenge Instructions:

• Your goal is to build a structure using spaghetti and marshmallows. 

• You must use only spaghetti and marshmallows or other soft sweets. 

• Construct your structure on top of the table. 

• Be creative! Use triangles and squares. Look up pictures of different structures.