STEAMwork | design + build
pasta tower
let's get started!
Show off your building skills with this STEAMwork design + build pasta tower challenge! What shapes can you use to build your structure and how tall can it go? Get creative with your materials, dreamers, and reach for the stars!
materials
dry, long-strand pasta, like spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair (alternatives: toothpicks, q-tips, pencils
marshmallows (small or jumbo- your choice!)
kid-friendly scissors
tape
measuring tape to measure your tall tower!
additional resources
- learn why triangles are such strong shapes
more STEAM learning
podcast
STEAM Daydream with National Children's Museum, a podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions.