YOU WILL NEED

• Spaghetti

• Marshmallows

• Metre sticks

HOW TO DO IT 1) Create a firm foundation for

your structure by doubling up

spaghetti and using pyramid

shapes.

2) Build up the structure,

making sure it narrows at the

top.

3) Measure your tower to see

how tall it is!

MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE What’s the tallest structure you can make with spaghetti and

marshmallows?

INVESTIGATE

Now try to create a

different structure like

a house or bridge.

Research how

skyscrapers are

constructed.

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

A successful tower will probably have a tripod or pyramid shaped base. Doubling up strands of spaghetti helps to strengthen the structure.

Digging the spaghetti deeper into the marshmallow provides more grip.

Civil engineers are often tasked with creating tall towers and must think

carefully about their shape.