Fractal Tetrahedrons

Teams of students learn to build a fractal tetrahedron made of toothpicks and mini-marshmallows.

Albuquerque students assembling 256 tetrahedrons into a bigger copy of the same shape.

Ages:
3′d-8′th grades

Materials:
Slightly stale mini marshmallows (10/student)
Toothpicks (24/student)

Time:
~45 minutes

See the NM State Content Standards met by this Fractivity