Marshmallow and Spaghetti Activity

When tasked with the challenge to make the tallest structure possible only using uncooked spaghetti and a marshmallow, I shockingly learned a lot about myself and how I like to problem solve. I of course thought of the simplest and most safe structure possible at first, and was content with it. It wasn't until Ms. Bissonnette came over and told us to push ourselves did the group come up with a solution to make the structure double its height before. This allowed me to reflect about how I always seem to seek the easiest option possible, but with a push I'm capable of much more than that. The activity also made me realize how I act in a group setting when challenged with a task. In this activity particularly I took more of a leadership role because I had an idea of how to build the structure. However when I'm not struck with an idea instantly, I tend to fall victim to the bystander affect and let my peers take charge. What seemed like a simple task at first shockingly enough taught me a lot.