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Christmas Straw Shooters STEM

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We’ve made straw shooters before to explore aerodynamics and trajectory. They’re super easy to make and great fun, especially when made to look Christmassy.

This is another great activity for practicing learning about experimental design.

Festive Straw Shooter STEM

What you need

Straws

Christmas coloured paper/wrapping paper

paper straws and wrapping paper for a Christmas STEM challenge

Things to think about

Do your straw shooters need to be the same size?

What happens if you blow harder or use a thicker straw?

How to make a straw shooter

Roll the paper around the straw and sellotape the end. You’ll also need to seal one end.

Place the shooter over the straw and blow through the straw.

The shooter part should fly through the air.

Straw Shooter Extension Challenges

Design and make a target or hoop to aim for.

 

Last Updated on November 15, 2024 by Emma Vanstone

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