Marshmallow Toothpick Tower Science Experiment with the Scientific Method - STEM
Are you looking for an engaging STEM activity that teaches students about building structures? Simply provide students with toothpicks and marshmallows, then watch them create! Students will then record their process in an interactive science booklet which embeds the scientific method into it.
Teachers love that this is a simple science experiment that works great with any age students and focuses on engineering.
The marshmallow tower STEM activity now includes a digital version for Google Slides!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Pg. 1- Cover page (Scientist name and date)
- Pg. 2- Guiding Questions and Hypothesis
- Pg. 3- Experiment (picture) and Data
- Pg. 4- Conclusions and the science behind the experiment explained (includes fill in the blank option as well)
- Pg. 5 Bonus Page: Worksheet that includes all of these components
- Teacher Directions
- Answer Key
- Digital Version for Google Slides
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Mini Marshmallows
- Toothpicks
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was a fun experiment! Students noticed quickly that what they thought would work wouldn't and had to readjust their plans. It's interesting to see the plans students come up with and how they adapt. Plus, it's building with marshmallows and toothpicks, so they loved it!” - Angela (2nd Grade Teacher)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved the way this follows the scientific process in such a simple way. The kids loved diagraming and of course building the towers. We did some math calculations too! Great fun on the 100th day of school.” - Jennifer (3rd Grade Teacher)
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