Cardboard Straw Maze STEM Activity
Learn more about changing the speed of an object with this cardboard straw maze STEM activity. Add points of friction to change the direction of a marble. Build a maze by using simple materials while also exploring force and motion.
Materials Needed for this Cardboard Straw Maze STEM Activity:
- staws
- cardboard
- masking tape
- marble or small ball
- scissors
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Watch the video on how to make this Cardboard Straw Maze STEM Activity:
Let’s slow it down with step-by-step directions on how to make this cardboard straw maze STEM activity.
Step 1:
Tape a straw border around a small piece of cardboard. Leave a small entrance and exit for the marble.
Step 2:
Create different pathways for the marble with the straws and tape on the board. You can even label the starting and finishing lines.
Step 3:
Move the board and watch the marble roll through the maze to explore different elements of force and motion. Test your design using these templates.
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Related Podcast Episodes/Blog Posts:
- Ep.134/ Welcome to STEM-usement Park: Force and Motion Projects for Makerspace
- Blog Post/ 10 Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten
- Ep. 159/ 3 End of Year Science Activities and STEM Challenges
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