Straws are not just for drinking- they are also great engineering tools! Used the right way, 66 pieces of straws can make 22 triangles, 3 pentagons, and one big globe.

Category: D.I.Y.

Grade Level: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 5

$3.99

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Description

This activity will challenge students to imagine ways to make and fit geometric shapes together. It will help them understand the unique attributes of equilateral triangles and how enough of them can be used to form other shapes.

Objectives
One objective is to introduce students to geometric shapes like equilateral triangles, pentagons and spheres. Another is to challenge them to use their creativity to manipulate shapes to form new ones.
Materials & Supplies
Plastic Bendable Drinking Straw, Transparent tape (1 inch)