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Leaning Tower of Pasta
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Yakacki, Chris Heavner, Ben Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2004 |
| Description | Using spaghetti and marshmallows, students experiment with different structures to determine which ones are able to handle the greatest amount of load. Their experiments help them to further understand the effects that compression and tension forces have with respect to the strength of structures. Using spaghetti and marshmallows, students experiment with different structures to determine which ones are able to handle the greatest amount of load. Their experiments help them to further understand the effects that compression and tension forces have with respect to the strength of structures. Spaghetti cannot hold much tension or compression; therefore, it breaks very easily. Marshmallows handle compression well, but do not hold up to tension. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Physical Science Physics Tension Sky Scraper Structures Mechanics Compression Tensile |
| Content Type | Text Video |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity Lecture cum Demonstration |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics |
