Strawbees

Create a geometric shape, something which moves, or something you can wear with Strawbee connectors & straws

Discovery Center

  • Accucut Die Cut machine

  • 2 Strawbee die cuts for the different connectors

Tips

  • Strawbee connectors can be created using two different Accucut die cuts https://accucut.com/collections/strawbees

  • Dies work with best with Accucut machines which have a crank handle, however, they will work with Ellison die cut machines

  • Create connectors using recycled material - milk cartons, butter tubs, cereal or frozen pizza boxes, or with poly sheets ($20/pack) https://accucut.com/products/polyethylene-sheets-for-strawbees

  • Use either straight straws or bendable straws; be cautious to not purchase “heavy duty” or “milkshake straws” as the opening may be too large; you can allow students to cut the straws

  • Strawbees also sell motors and connectors to micro:bits

Resources from Strawbees

Mega Catapult

Build a mega catapult using Strawbees, Then, use different straw lengths to figure out the mechanical advantage of different catapult designs. Mega Catapult Lesson

Mega Catapult

Build a mega catapult using Strawbees, Then, use different straw lengths to figure out the mechanical advantage of different catapult designs . Mega Catapult Lesson

Credit to: https://sites.google.com/rockingham.k12.va.us/stem/strawbees for some resources used on this site

Purchase Information - https://strawbees.com