A Geodesic Dome for the Season

Making a geodesic dome is always fun, no matter what materials you choose! With gumdrops and toothpicks, kids can make a dome and explore the math behind the structure. You can also upsize to straws or rolled newspaper!

Make your own geodesic dome with the Build a Gumdrop Geodesic Dome family-friendly science activity.

Explore other dome-related projects and posts at Science Buddies:

• Candy Corn Geodesic Dome
• Dome Sweet Dome
• Family Math: Making a Geodesic Dome from Straws
• Geodesic Gumdrop Dome: Weekly Science Activity
• Beyond Winter White: A Burst of Color for Winter Engineering

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