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Make A Paper Straw Ecology Science Experiment

In this fun and easy ecology science experiment, we’re going to make a paper straw.

 

Materials:

  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Ruler



Instructions:

  1. Cut a strip of paper 2 inches by 10 inches.
  2. Holding down a corner of the strip of paper, start rolling the paper up in a diagonal direction so that it begins forming a cylinder.
  3. Once the strip is rolled up, tape the ends to hold the paper in the straw shape.




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How it Works:

A straw is an example of a single use plastic. These types of disposable plastics can be damaging to the environment. In this simple experiment, we made a straw out of paper which is a more sustainable material. 

 

 

Make This A Science Project:

Consider other examples of single use plastics and explore creating sustainable replacements. 

 

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