Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 163 · 40 questions

What you do (Shape makes strength): 1. Place two books 15 cm apart, low and steady. 2. Lay a flat sheet across and add coins one by one in the middle until it falls. 3. Fold the same kind of sheet into a zigzag and test it the same way. 4. Record the coins each shape holds, then wash your hands.

1. 1.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of paper”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
2. 2.🏗️ Where does a bridge truss get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) arches and domes (c) triangles
3. 3.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of paper is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: an electric tower gets its strength from triangles. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) a U-shaped channel (c) rolled paper tubes (d) a torn flat sheet
6. 6.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
7. 7.True or false: a temple dome gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 What happens to a flat paper bridge with just a few coins on it? (a) it turns to card (b) it gets stronger (c) it sags and falls (d) it floats up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a U-shaped channel (b) a zigzag-folded sheet (c) one flat sheet (d) rolled paper tubes
10. 10.True or false: a round pillar gets its strength from triangles. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) high and wobbly (b) on top of a pet (c) low and steady (d) on a stool edge
12. 12.True or false: sheets of paper is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is the one thing we change? (a) where coins are placed (b) the shape of the paper (c) the kind of paper (d) the gap between books
14. 14.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) an eggshell (b) a bamboo pole (c) a roof frame (d) an old stone bridge
15. 15.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) two books (b) sheets of paper (c) coins (d) a mirror
16. 16.🏗️ Where does a roof frame get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) triangles (c) tubes
17. 17.🌉 Does a zigzag-folded sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
18. 18.True or false: a bamboo pole gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) an electric tower (b) a bamboo pole (c) a roof frame (d) an eggshell
20. 20.🌉 Does rolled paper tubes make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
21. 21.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of paper is the one thing we change. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) yeast (b) turmeric powder (c) sheets of paper (d) a magnet
23. 23.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) coins (b) a ruler (c) two books (d) a mirror
24. 24.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) arches and domes (c) triangles
25. 25.True or false: a magnet is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🌉 Why does a zigzag-folded sheet hold more coins than a flat one? (a) folds are magnetic (b) folds make it wet (c) folds add glue (d) folds make it stiffer
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) paper with folded edges (c) rolled paper tubes (d) a wet flat sheet
28. 28.🧺 Do we need two books for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
29. 29.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) coins (b) yeast (c) sheets of paper (d) a ruler
30. 30.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) paper with folded edges (b) a zigzag-folded sheet (c) a torn flat sheet (d) rolled paper tubes
31. 31.🌉 Does one flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
32. 32.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a battery cell (b) coins (c) sheets of paper (d) a ruler
33. 33.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the shape of the paper”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we change it (c) we measure it
34. 34.🏗️ Where does a round pillar get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) arches and domes (c) tubes
35. 35.🧺 Do we need coins for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
36. 36.True or false: a mirror is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: yeast is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: a zigzag-folded sheet makes a weak bridge. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of coins”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
40. 40.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a flat tissue (b) a wet flat sheet (c) paper with folded edges (d) a torn flat sheet

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