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Straw Rollercoaster

Build it⏱ 5 minutesAges 6-10

The higher the start, the more energy the marble has for the ride.

Let's do it ↓

Grab this

  • Paper straws or paper towel tubes cut in half
  • Tape
  • A marble or small ball
Supplies for Straw Rollercoaster

Do it in 3 steps

Straw Rollercoaster step 1
1

Tape your track to a wall or the side of a box, starting high.

Straw Rollercoaster step 2
2

Add a drop, a turn and a slow part.

3

Race the marble from top to bottom.

DO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Can you add a jump?

🧠 Why it works

The higher the start, the more energy the marble has for the ride.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

Did you do it?

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