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The Marshmallow Challenge!
Build the tallest tower with the
following materials:
18 minute Design Challenge
• Taken by tens of thousands of people around the
world.
• from the CFOs of the Fortune 50 to Students at all
levels.
• The lessons learned are universal.
PRIZE: winning team splits box of cookies
KEY RULE: The WHOLE marshmallow goes on TOP
Detailed RULES
Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure:
– Measured from base of tower to top of marshmallow
– Do not tape tower to table
– Do not touch tower after 18 minutes are up (disqualifies)
The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top:
Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team.
Use as Much or as Little of the Kit:
Do not use the paper envelope or the string on the envelope.
Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape:
Feel free to break, cut, rearrange etc to create new structures
The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes EXACTLY: Then, HANDS OFF!!!
Touchers will be disqualified!!!