Students will use creative thinking and problem solving skills to design either one or both of the above spacecraft using a supply of different food items. Generic versions of these products can be substituted. After finishing discussion, pass out above materials. Students should use the wax paper as a surface to work on to mimimize mess. Frosting can be distributed by placing a spoonful on each students' sheet of wax paper.
Plastic knives work best to cut graham crackers and creme wafer cookies when they are clean.
Baby wipes are useful for clean-up. Encourage students to use given materials to design all of the spacecraft. Allow students to design their spacecraft independently or in groups. This activity is designed to stimulate creative thinking. There are no right or wrong answers.