Engineering Design Challenge - Spaghetti Tower - STEM - NGSS Science

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Total size: 13 pages
Grade Level: 4th - 12th

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Help inspire future engineers!

This fantastic resource guides students through the process of researching, designing, and building their own tower out of spaghetti sticks and marshmallows. Clear and informative instructions are included along with design examples, scientific explanations, and Tips & Tricks! I do this challenge every year with my students when we study forces and I am always amazed by the designs they create.

This resource can be used as a contest where students are challenged to build the highest tower possible while under a time constraint. Certificates for Tallest Tower and Most Innovative Design are included. A 2-page Student Write-up Booklet is also included. Can be done individually or in groups.

Package Includes:

- Rationale

- Instructions

- Materials Needed

- Procedure (Research, Design, Construction, Measurement)

- Extension Activities

- A Note To Teachers (Tips and Tricks)

- Scientific Explanation

- Example Designs

- Student Research Notes Page

- Student Design Page

- Student Example

- Student Write-up Booklet (2 Pages)

- Tallest Tower Certificate

- Most Innovative Design Certificate

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Keywords: NGSS, ngss aligned, next generation science standards, engineering challenge, tower building, stem challenge, ngss science