Working with paper straws

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Working with paper straws
Age 7-9 years
First published 2011

This classroom display poster contains information about using paper straws in a range of activities and structures. These useful items can be used when making framework structures or moving joints both as sliding and flexible versions. The poster has instructions for making different types of joint, means of joining straws together in different ways and also has suggestions for how straws can be used to make and enhance a range of toys, models and other items in the classroom. The poster was included in D&T Primary issue 14.

This is part of a range of resources designed to help with some of the technical aspects of design and technology. They come in a variety of forms including PowerPoints and posters. Some are designed for teachers’ own use whilst others are suitable for children.

Others in the series:
Are you Teaching Food in Primary D&T?
Working with sliders and levers
Joining and fastening fabrics
Designing with textiles

Working with Plastics
Developing handmade switches

Gears and Pulleys
Levers and linkages - Poster and Support Pack
Wheels - working with wheels and axles

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