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Building straw connectors

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May 18, 2016

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Use these connectors to make towers, sculptures and loads more with straws.
Create and enjoy.
This activity can be set up in a minute and can last for hours if you want.
This is an interactive building experience that will teach pupils how different shapes can be used to create endless models.
subjects used; maths and science.

There are many different types of straws but here is a chart that covers the size of most of them in case some adjustments are needed:https://www.florida-drinking-straws.com/media/wysiwyg/pagayo/pt004/straw_diameter_small.jpg
Thanks to dowd13 for finding this.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated so send in some pictures of what you have made or leave a comment if there is anything that you would like to be added.

#MakerEdChallenge2

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Creative Commons - Attribution

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