Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 496 · 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.🏗️ Where does a roof frame get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) triangles (c) tubes
2. 2.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of coins is the one thing we change. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: a mirror is needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛟 Coins have been touched by many hands. After the experiment you should ___. (a) wash your hands (b) skip washing (c) lick your fingers (d) rub your eyes
5. 5.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from a tube shape? (a) a roof frame (b) an eggshell (c) a hollow bird bone (d) a temple dome
6. 6.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) low and steady (b) on a stool edge (c) high and wobbly (d) on top of a pet
7. 7.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
8. 8.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is the one thing we change? (a) the kind of paper (b) the shape of the paper (c) where coins are placed (d) coins it holds
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) a torn flat sheet (c) a U-shaped channel (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
10. 10.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from triangles. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) coins it holds (b) the gap between books (c) the shape of the paper
12. 12.True or false: rolled paper tubes makes a strong bridge. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ Where does a hollow bird bone get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
14. 14.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a mirror (b) a battery cell (c) yeast (d) coins
15. 15.True or false: rolled paper tubes makes a weak bridge. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) paper with folded edges (b) a U-shaped channel (c) one flat sheet (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
17. 17.⚖️ 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 measure it (c) we change it
18. 18.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a roof frame (b) an old stone bridge (c) a bamboo pole (d) an eggshell
19. 19.True or false: yeast is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔮 Predict: you put the coins in the middle instead of near the ends. The bridge bends ___. (a) upward (b) less (c) more (d) not at all
21. 21.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “where coins are placed”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we measure it (c) we change it
22. 22.🧺 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 magnet
23. 23.True or false: a magnet is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a temple dome (b) an old stone bridge (c) a round pillar (d) an electric tower
25. 25.True or false: two books is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: an eggshell gets its strength from triangles. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🥚 Why is an egg hard to crush when you press on its two ends? (a) it is very hot (b) it is made of steel (c) it is magnetic (d) its curved arch shape
28. 28.True or false: yeast is needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌉 Does paper with folded edges make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
30. 30.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) the gap between books (b) where coins are placed (c) coins it holds (d) the kind of paper
31. 31.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the shape of the paper is what we measure. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔮 Predict: you make more, closer zigzag folds. The bridge holds ___ coins. (a) fewer (b) the same number of (c) zero (d) more
33. 33.True or false: a bridge truss gets its strength from triangles. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: a bridge truss gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a ruler (b) a magnet (c) a battery cell (d) turmeric powder
36. 36.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the gap between books”? (a) we measure it (b) we keep it the same (c) we change it
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a torn flat sheet (b) rolled paper tubes (c) a wet flat sheet (d) one flat sheet
38. 38.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a ruler (b) sheets of paper (c) two books (d) a battery cell
39. 39.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) paper with folded edges (b) a zigzag-folded sheet (c) a torn flat sheet (d) a U-shaped channel
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) a U-shaped channel (c) one flat sheet (d) a zigzag-folded sheet

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