Band Rollers

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You will Need:

• Thread reels or another small, round object
• Elastic bands
• Candle
• Match sticks or thick toothpicks
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Timer
• Fun things to add to the design!

What to Do:

1. Cut a round piece of candle wax from the centre and remove the wick to leave a hole in the middle.
2. Push an elastic band through the centre hole of a cotton reel.
3. Put half a matchstick through one end of the elastic band loop and tape it to the cotton reel.
4. Thread the other end of the elastic band through the hole in the candle.
5. Now put a whole matchstick through the elastic band loop by the candle.
6. Wind the long matchstick to twist the elastic band.
7. Put the band roller down and see if it moves!

Now, look at the CREST Superstar activities to find some follow up questions and activities.

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