Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 221 · 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.True or false: an old stone bridge gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) coins it holds (b) the kind of coins (c) the gap between books (d) the shape of the paper
3. 3.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of coins is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏗️ Where does an electric tower get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) triangles (c) tubes
5. 5.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the shape of the paper”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a torn flat sheet (b) a U-shaped channel (c) rolled paper tubes (d) paper with folded edges
7. 7.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
8. 8.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the gap between books is the one thing we change. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: a mirror is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ Where does a bamboo pole get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) tubes (c) triangles
11. 11.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a wet flat sheet (b) a flat tissue (c) a torn flat sheet (d) rolled paper tubes
12. 12.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
13. 13.🌉 Does a U-shaped channel make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
14. 14.🏗️ Where does a round pillar get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) arches and domes (c) triangles
15. 15.🧺 Do we need a balloon for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
16. 16.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) on top of a pet (b) on a stool edge (c) high and wobbly (d) low and steady
17. 17.True or false: rolled paper tubes makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🌉 Does a wet flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
19. 19.True or false: a balloon is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a hollow bird bone gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: a bamboo pole gets its strength from triangles. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: a round pillar gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: a bamboo pole gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧺 Do we need a ruler for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
25. 25.🔍 What happens to a flat paper bridge with just a few coins on it? (a) it gets stronger (b) it floats up (c) it sags and falls (d) it turns to card
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) paper with folded edges (b) a flat tissue (c) one flat sheet (d) a wet flat sheet
27. 27.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) yeast (b) sheets of paper (c) a ruler (d) coins
28. 28.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of coins”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we measure it (c) we change it
29. 29.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from a tube shape? (a) a bamboo pole (b) a temple dome (c) a bridge truss (d) an electric tower
30. 30.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: where coins are placed is the one thing we change. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: a round pillar gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛟 Coins have been touched by many hands. After the experiment you should ___. (a) lick your fingers (b) skip washing (c) wash your hands (d) rub your eyes
33. 33.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) one flat sheet (b) a torn flat sheet (c) paper with folded edges (d) a flat tissue
34. 34.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the shape of the paper is the one thing we change. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a ruler (b) two books (c) sheets of paper (d) a mirror
36. 36.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) the shape of the paper (b) coins it holds (c) the kind of coins
37. 37.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a balloon (b) a magnet (c) yeast (d) a ruler
38. 38.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a torn flat sheet (b) one flat sheet (c) a flat tissue (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
39. 39.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is the one thing we change? (a) the shape of the paper (b) the gap between books (c) the kind of paper (d) where coins are placed
40. 40.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: where coins are placed is kept the same. (a) False (b) True

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