A Really Long Straw

Introduction

Have you ever used a crazy straw? Some spiral their way up. Others have fancy colors or decorations. Some are thin and others are wide. But just about all of them leave you sipping your drink from about the same distance. Why? Wouldn't it be fun to poke your head out of an upstairs window and secretly take a sip from a drink way below? Would it even be possible? With this activity, you'll see if you can set your own record for the longest working straw!

Credits

Materials

• A package of plastic straws (at least one dozen), preferably those with a bendable part
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Tape
• Drinking glass
• Water or juice
• Level surface that can get wet (or if not, something to protect it)
• Sturdy chair or table on which to stand