tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post994148415210193395..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Spaghetti Challenge :: Projects By JenMrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-32994567991542119812016-12-01T17:06:59.756-08:002016-12-01T17:06:59.756-08:00@ Elie
The hardest thing for me was getting the 2...@ Elie<br /><br />The hardest thing for me was getting the 20 pieces of spaghetti, 1 meter of string, and 1 meter of tape to stabilize it. It was finally coming together when suddenly... plop. "NO" we all shouted! Even though we failed, we still tried. It was really enjoyable. I can't wait to see what awaits us.<br /><br />What do you think the next project we're doing is?<br /><br />Your friend,<br />Dylan B.<br /><br /> <br />Dyl♥n B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-38607989215498158942016-12-01T16:33:39.457-08:002016-12-01T16:33:39.457-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
The spaghetti challenge sounds l...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />The spaghetti challenge sounds like it was such a fun and creative project for your class. I wish we had done such wonderful things in the classes I took when I was in school a long time ago!<br />Sincerely,<br />LauraLaura (Dylan B.'s Grandma)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-13968140950148099752016-11-29T20:03:52.029-08:002016-11-29T20:03:52.029-08:00@ Allie,
I have never done a spaghetti challenge ...@ Allie,<br /><br />I have never done a spaghetti challenge but it sounds very interesting. What I really like about it is that it seems to have brought out a cooperative and supportive spirit. Would you be interested in demonstrating a spaghetti challenge for our family? <br /><br />Love, <br /><br />Your DadMichael (Allie's Dad)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-63302178619828129022016-11-28T18:16:43.433-08:002016-11-28T18:16:43.433-08:00@ Mrs. Yollis,
That spaghetti challenge was very ...@ Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />That spaghetti challenge was very fun for me!<br /><br />I was very happy when I won but I was grateful for everyone else because they tried their hardest and they did their best. I am glad that everyone finished when you gave us the extra five minutes. <br /><br />You looked very proud of everyone because they tried their best. I also remember the tools you gave us, spaghetti, string, tape, and a marshmallow for the top.<br /><br />I hope you liked us working as a team and cooperating with each other.<br /><br />What did you like about the spaghetti challenge? <br />Have you ever tried the spaghetti challenge before?<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Allie Allienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-23810629056301587922016-11-03T07:43:41.244-07:002016-11-03T07:43:41.244-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
18...17...16...15...14... The c...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />18...17...16...15...14... The clock is ticking down. The pressure, your adrenaline is pumping, and... it falls... down... to the ground! "5 minutes!" Everyone is rushing to get it done, if it falls down, keep on going, even make it a 2 centimeter tower. But the last minute is torture. Knowing that you have only 60 seconds left. As soon as you can say "Marshmallow", it is 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...0 Everyone is looking at their projects. Either proud, or sad.<br /><br /><br />The spaghetti challenge! What a great! I loved the spaghetti challenge! One thing I can say about this project is it is unique.<br />Who would ever think of 20 pieces of spaghetti, a meter of string and tape, and a marshmallow? It's amazing!<br /><br />What was the hardest thing to do for you in the challenge?<br /><br />Best,<br />ElieElienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-40224858661143998072016-10-22T07:15:17.406-07:002016-10-22T07:15:17.406-07:00Dear Mrs.Yollis
Did you enjoy doing the spaghetti ...Dear Mrs.Yollis<br />Did you enjoy doing the spaghetti challenge?If I was in Mrs.Yollis's class I would enjoy it!Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-91311449701838280862016-10-21T22:47:42.715-07:002016-10-21T22:47:42.715-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
It was such a joy to ...Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,<br /><br />It was such a joy to debrief with all of you on the design process, learning that your students had similar experiences as the teachers involved in challenge. Several teachers shared that if they were to rebuild the structure, they would not sacrifice structural integrity for height. Only a few groups were able to build a sturdy structure within the limits of time and resources.<br /><br />Something I noticed was the groups who spent more time testing the materials, such as the spaghetti, prior to starting the challenge, were more prepared to understand the limits of the supplies, which aided in their design. For example, some would bend the spaghetti to test how pliable it was, in order to see how far it would bend before breaking. They would test one at a time, two at a time, three, four, etc. to see how the number changed the strength. They then used this information to help them plan their design.<br /><br />Did any of your students test the resources, such as the pliability of the spaghetti, prior to the challenge? If so, how did it inform their design process? If not, how might it change their planning if they tried the challenge again?<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />Mrs. WatanabeTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.com