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Straw Tower
Aim: This is an activity to construct the tallest possibly straw tower out of 20 straws. Equipment: The equipment includes...
20 straws.
masking tape.
Method: Using 20 straws (and working in groups of 2-3) construct a tower that is as tall as possible out of straws (and masking tape). Background knowledge: The object is to build a stable base of straws and then a structure that can support a tower. Some towers should be able to reach about 1.5m or more.
