Marshmallow Packages

This week grade 3 made packages for marshmallows. We had compared packaging and discussed what was important about packages. The students were challenged to make a package that would "protect" their marshmallow from the smell and taste of "The Evil Mr. Garlic". The materials they could use were paper, foil, plastic and tape. Each material had a different cost. Students designed the package and calculated the cost. Later this week we will have a taste test to see how our packages worked. 

Some happy package makers. 

This garlic smells icky!

A bag showing the packages, some pieces of garlic and some control marshmallows. 

This relates to the learning goal: 

2.34 Understand that different materials are suited for different purposes