In this engaging hands-on STEM project, students are introduced to the fundamentals of engineering and design through the fun experience of building a tower using only uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows. Working in small teams, students brainstorm and plan their structure before construction begins. They explore how different shapes—especially triangles and wide bases—can help stabilize and upright their tower.

Throughout the project, students learn key scientific and engineering concepts such as balance, strength, gravity, and support. They observe how materials behave, what causes a structure to lean or fall, and how changing their design improves the result. Students are encouraged to ask questions, test ideas, and make modifications as they work, reinforcing that engineering is a learning and improvement process.

This project fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Most importantly, it encourages young learners to take risks, share ideas, and solve problems together, building confidence in their ability to think like engineers.