b uilding c hallenges : m ore than t allest, s trongest, f astest
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BUILDING CHALLENGE
S:MORE THAN TALLEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST
MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE: BUILD THE TALLEST FREESTANDING STRUCTURE• The top of the entire Marshmallow is the top:• Use as much or as little of only the kit:• Break up the spaghetti, string or tape:• The challenge lasts 18 minutes: • Teams cannot hold on to the structure when the
time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified.
Alternate Boat Activity*
MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE
Why would you use the activity? How would you use this activity?
When would you use this activity?
MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE, PURPOSE
As described by Tom Wujec, what is the main purpose of doing the Marshmallow Challenge?
• Importance of Prototyping• Finding the hidden marshmallow (in your endeavors).• When “am I missing something”?• Am I assuming something that I don’t recognize I am
assuming?
BUILDING CHALLENGES, WHY?
Big Ideas / Content / Curriculum Goal for which to use a challenge…
PrototypingAssumptionsPhysics/ Forces
CreativityWriting promptCollaboration
FACTORS FOR A GOOD ACTIVITY:
Time limitUh oh factorPrototyping importanceContinued successCollaboration
VARIATIONS: BUILD A…
Formula Story Equation Schematic Something that solves a problem
VARIATIONS: RESOURCES
More resourceshttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/act_cha_ei.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/structures/
Computer simulations:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/build-bridge-p1.html
Google search: bridge, building, games, challenge, simulation, physics olympics
POST-CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES
Debriefing:
Structure Team
What worked?
What to improve?
POST-CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES
JournalingDefining successDrawing, (forces, angles)Re-plan, Re-doMaking connections to topic/standard
BRAIN HAPPINESS, WHAT MAKES THESE FUN?
Decision makingConstructing and designingSocial interactionCompetitionCompletion and successTool creation
WHEN CAN WE DO BUILDING CHALLENGES?
Fridays? Holidays?Video days?May?Before a concept?
Anytime!!!!
BUILDING CHALLENGE
S:MORE THAN TALLEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST