{"product_id":"straw-structures-small-group-pack-10","title":"Straw Structure Small Group Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearners connect jumbo paper straws into shapes, then into towering \u003cstrong\u003e3D structures\u003c\/strong\u003e as tall as they are, then team up to reach the ceiling. It turns \u003cstrong\u003e2D and 3D geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e into a team building challenge with plenty of rebuilding along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearners build a flat \u003cstrong\u003ebase\u003c\/strong\u003e from straw segments, then build upward into \u003cstrong\u003eprisms\u003c\/strong\u003e. The challenges grow, from a structure as tall as the learner to team builds that reach the ceiling or are big enough to fit inside. Each kit has 60 straws, enough for team builds, and learners take their kit home afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt and design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learners design the shape and form of their structure, from a single prism to a team build big enough to fit inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learners name prisms and use the 12-inch straw as a unit to measure height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience and engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learners test how base width and cross pieces affect stability, and engineer structures to meet a height goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen individually packaged, ready-to-build kits for learners to make and keep. A good fit for small group classes, STEM activity stations, or make-and-take projects at special events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA screen-free activity for pre-K through grade 8. Plan for 30 to 60 minutes in a classroom, or 15 minutes at an activity station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Spark comes with a free educator guide with a video, slides, and printables (a free educator login unlocks them): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kidsmakethingsbetter.com\/inst\/straw-structures\"\u003eStraw Structures educator guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FutureMakers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47421418012910,"sku":"G1 STRW 010","price":69.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/0830\/9742\/files\/spark-strawstructures-main10x-2604.png?v=1778265254","url":"https:\/\/shop.kidsmakethingsbetter.com\/products\/straw-structures-small-group-pack-10","provider":"FutureMakers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}