Straw roller coaster

How to Build a Straw Roller Coaster: In this instructable, we're going to build a straw roller coaster for marbles! This is a great activity for learning how to construct complex structures and problem solve. This is a follow-up to my instructable "Design a Straw Roller Coaster Using T…

Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because the materials are so simple and inexpensive! The track is surprisingly sturdy, and kids will have a blast creating a path for their ball. I would […]

Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because the materials are so simple and inexpensive! The track is surprisingly sturdy, and kids will have a blast creating a path for their ball. I would […]

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Build a roller coaster for a ping pong ball out of straws, hot glue, and a cardboard box for a base. This STEM challenge for kids is awesome because the materials are so simple and inexpensive! The track is surprisingly sturdy, and kids will have a blast creating a path for their ball. I would […]

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Registration has begun for our second Science is Everywhere program! This month we'll be doing Paper Roller Coasters! Can you build a roller coaster for a marble using only paper? Will it hold? There's only one way to find out! Come give it a try on Thursday, January 17th at 3:30 p.m.! Kids in grades 3-5 can participate in this program where they'll work together to design a roller coaster using only paper and tape! They'll be learning about physics and engineering, while also having an…

Turn the mundane task of drinking water into a thrilling ride by constructing the craziest straw imaginable using the build your own roller coaster straws. Essentially an erector set for straws, you'll be able to engineer creations so wacky they'll put crazy straws to shame.

STEM challenge for kids – build a catapult out of popsicle sticks! Here’s a fun (and effective) catapult to build out of popsicle sticks, hot glue, and a few other basic household supplies. We’ve been having a blast with this little contraption! The catapult’s arm is attached to a segment of a straw that rotates […]