Video: Musical Straws

Join Mrs. Charles in this STEAM-focused video to learn how to measure, cut, and assemble straws to make your very own musical instrument. You’ll then be able to play three easy tunes within minutes!

Supplies needed:
– 8 straws
– a ruler that includes centimeters
– masking tape
– marker
– scissors
– a sheet of white 8.5″x11″ paper

Measurements for the straws:
1 = 19.5 cm
2 = 17 cm
3 = 15.5 cm
4 = 14.5 cm
5 = 13 cm
6 = 11.5 cm
7 = 10 cm
8 = 9.5 cm