This week, our students faced an intriguing engineering challenge in class! They were tasked with constructing a tower using only toothpicks and marshmallows.
Through planning, monitoring, and evaluating their strategies, the students gained hands-on experience in the engineering design process. They dived into trials and encountered errors, learning from our mistakes and repeating our designs to meet the challenge.
Why was this activity conducted?
This wasn't just a fun challenge; it was a chance to develop our students' critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. It taught them the value of perseverance and the importance of adaptive thinking. Activities like these prepare them for real-world scenarios, helping them think on their feet and tackle obstacles head-on.
