The document describes an 18-minute team-building activity called the Marshmallow Challenge. In it, teams of 4 work together to build the tallest freestanding structure they can using specific materials, with the goal of having a marshmallow sit on top. After completing the challenge, teams reflect on what factors led to success or failure and how they collaborated as individuals and as Sci-Ed Fellows.
4. Take Aways What stood out for you in this activity? How come some teams were more successful than others? What did you notice about yourself as a collaborator? As Sci-Ed Fellows, what is our marshmallow?