This week we were embracing the E of STEM by completing two engineering challenges. Firstly, in groups of four, the y1 and 2 pupils faced the spaghetti marshmallow challenge. The pupils had the same amount of spaghetti sticks and marshmallows and they had to see which group could complete the tallest tower.
The different strategies used and amounts of collaborative working were great to see. Some groups broke their spaghetti sticks up, some kept them whole. Some used individual sticks, some grouped them together for extra strength. Some groups broke up their marshmallows to make them go further and some kept them whole. All groups showed determination and resilience.
Unfortunately we had voted to work outside and it was extremely hot and our marshmallows started to melt resulting in incredibly sticky hands! We decided which group had created the tallest tower and after that we retreated inside to wash our hands and completed separate challenge in the hall.
This time each group had to complete their tower using just three sheets of newspaper and some masking tape. Again everyone tried really hard and I was super impressed by the levels of co-operation. The STEM ambassadors Evie, Freddie and Georgina were on hand to support and guide the younger pupils which again was lovely to see.
