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Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower

Teams build the tallest freestanding tower from dry spaghetti and tape that can hold a marshmallow on top.

How to run it

  1. Give each team 20 sticks of spaghetti, tape, string and one marshmallow.
  2. Set an 18-minute timer.
  3. Teams build a tower with the marshmallow on top.
  4. Measure the towers and talk about what made them stable.

You will need

  • dry spaghetti
  • masking tape
  • string
  • marshmallows
  • measuring tape
Make it easier or harderUse playdough instead of tape for younger children, or reduce materials for older children.
SafetyMarshmallows are for building only, and check for allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children collaborate and test structural ideas.

Fits these theme days

Inventors DayChallenge DayTeamwork DayScience WeekAfter School Quick STEMAt the Building Site

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