Marshmallow Tower Challenge

Materials:

20 sticks of spaghetti

1 yard of tape

1 yard of string

1 large marshmallow

Scissors (to cut materials)

Yard stick (to measure)

Rules:

• Your challenge is to build the tallest freestanding structure using ONLY the above listed materials.

• The winning team is the one that builds the tallest freestanding structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow.

• The team’s structure must stand on its own for measuring.  Teams touching or supporting their structure will be disqualified.

• Teams can use as much or as little of the 20 sticks of spaghetti, tape, and string provided.  Extra materials CANNOT be provided.

• The entire marshmallow must be on top of your structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow will disqualify your team.