Halloween STEM Challenge

On Halloween, students worked in teams of three to complete a Candy Corn Tower Challenge.  With one cup of candy corn and 100 toothpicks, students had to build the tallest, free-standing structure they could.  First, students created a written plan and diagram for their tower.  Students then had 15 minutes only to construct their tower.  Everyone created a great plan, but unfortunately......the candy corn did NOT want to cooperate.  Halfway through, we switched to Plan B:  Playdough! Congratulations to Dylan, Nate, and Alex for creating a 7" tower!

Attempt #1 - Candy Corn

 Jordan, Julia, and Grainne worked on several different models!  Boy were they persistent!

 Jacoby, Garrett, and Gage were all business!

 Astrid, Madie, and Giovanna working hard to get those toothpicks in without cracking their candy corn!

 Charlie, Ryan, and John - had a great plan, but those candies just would not cooperate!

Amber, Natasha, and Campbell worked so hard with those materials!

Alex, Dylan, and Nate were quick to try Plans B and C when their first plan didn't work.  Way to stick to it, boys!

Attempt #2:  Playdough

With this dense, sticky matter, students were much more successful in building their towers.  Certainly a fun activity that required determination, patience, cooperation, and creativity.  A job well done to all!