Type of Engineering: Structural

Goal: Build the tallest free-standing gumdrop structure possible (K-3) or build a structure out of gumdrops and toothpicks that can bear weight (4th-6th grade).

Learning Outcomes: introduction to structural engineering; shape comparisons; load distribution; and building structures.

Grade levels: K - 6th grade.

Workshop time: 2 hours

Toolbox includes a class set of fifteen (15) individual kits with all project materials.

Toolbox also comes with a Teacher Guide that includes:

• Lesson plan with instruction tips

• How to build instructions with photos

• Extension/Enrichment ideas

• Note to parents