Geodesic Gumdrops

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Description:

In this activity, students experiment with structures built from squares and triangles.

Education Levels:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Architecture, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Engineering, Process Skills

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

General public, Students

Online provider:

Exploratorium

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Keywords:

Exploratorium, Hands on activities, Structures, Design, Strength, Squares, Triangles, Pyramids, Tension, Compression, Marshmallows, Toothpicks

Mediator:

General public, Students, Teachers

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Gumdrops or clay; mini-marshmallows; partly cooked beans; etc.; Toothpicks