Activity 3: The marshmallow challenge The architects and engineers behind the cardboard cathedral used innovative thinking and materials to quickly build a church that is both stylish and safe. marshmallow challenge” activity from the Science Learning Hub “The () introduces students to several key aspects of innovation idea generation, collaboration, creativity, and – teamwork as they build a structure that will support the weight of one marshmallow. – Google Slides version of Cardboard Cathedral” “The Building Science Concepts Book 48 Fabrics: Origins, Properties, and Uses – Book 51 Standing Up: Skeletons and Frames – Connected Amazing Places” in How Do You Know? Connected 2, 2014, pp. 24–27. “Making Christchurch with Amazing Ideas” in 3, 2014, pp. 14–19. Why Is That? Connected “Rebuilding Structure. Connected 2, 2011. a Playground” in Connected 3, 2008 (article and TSM). “Planning The Amazing Place design competition Amazing Place Christchurch design competition” from “The Amazing Place: Children Help Reshape Christchurch” from Education Gazette, available at “The Amazing Place” videos available at “The Playground design Amazing Playground Challenge” from “The and Designing a Children’s Playground” in Starters and Strategies Term 1, 2014, p. 31. “Planning a Playground” BP Challenge Starter from [subscription needed] “Design Playground Design and Construction” from Educational Landscapes UK “Children’s 3: Blowin’ in the Wind” from PBS Kids “Unit Virtual field trips, available from LEARNZ, Geospatial the use of skills, tools, and data by people in Canterbury – Geospatial how location-based information is helping the rebuild of Christchurch – Other resources Shelters” in Figure It Out: Technology in Practice (Levels 3+–4+). “Emergency Focus: Fibres and Fabrics” in Making Better Sense of the Material World, pp. 101–107. “Science Shigeru Ban Ban wins 2014 Pritzker Architecture Now, available at “Shigeru Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral by Andrew Barrie. Auckland University Press, 2014. Shelter” in BP Challenge Flip-book 4: Structures available from (or download the activity from ) “Earthquake How to Design a House 1 The Brief: – Freerange Press, 2014. Once in a Lifetime: City-building after Disaster in Christchurch.
Activity 3: The marshmallow challenge The architects and engineers behind the cardboard cathedral used innovative thinking and materials to quickly build a church that is both stylish and safe. “The marshmallow challenge” activity from the Science Learning Hub () introduces students to several key aspects of innovation – idea generation, collaboration, creativity, and teamwork – as they build a structure that will support the weight of one marshmallow. Google Slides version of “The Cardboard Cathedral” Building Science Concepts Book 48 – Fabrics: Origins, Properties, and Uses Book 51 – Standing Up: Skeletons and Frames Connected “Making Amazing Places” in How Do You Know? Connected 2, 2014, pp. 24–27. “Rebuilding Christchurch with Amazing Ideas” in Why Is That? Connected 3, 2014, pp. 14–19. Structure. Connected 2, 2011. “Planning a Playground” in Connected 3, 2008 (article and TSM). The Amazing Place design competition “The Amazing Place Christchurch design competition” from “The Amazing Place: Children Help Reshape Christchurch” from Education Gazette, available at “The Amazing Place” videos available at Playground design “The Amazing Playground Challenge” from “Planning and Designing a Children’s Playground” in Starters and Strategies Term 1, 2014, p. 31. “Design a Playground” BP Challenge Starter from [subscription needed] “Children’s Playground Design and Construction” from Educational Landscapes UK “Unit 3: Blowin’ in the Wind” from PBS Kids Virtual field trips, available from LEARNZ, Geospatial – the use of skills, tools, and data by people in Canterbury Geospatial – how location-based information is helping the rebuild of Christchurch Other resources “Emergency Shelters” in Figure It Out: Technology in Practice (Levels 3+–4+). “Science Focus: Fibres and Fabrics” in Making Better Sense of the Material World, pp. 101–107. Shigeru Ban “Shigeru Ban wins 2014 Pritzker Architecture Now, available at Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral by Andrew Barrie. Auckland University Press, 2014. “Earthquake Shelter” in BP Challenge Flip-book 4: Structures available from (or download the activity from ) How to Design a House 1 – The Brief: Once in a Lifetime: City-building after Disaster in Christchurch. Freerange Press, 2014.