Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 565 · 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 shape of the paper”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
2. 2.True or false: two books is needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧺 Do we need turmeric powder for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
4. 4.True or false: paper with folded edges makes a strong bridge. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: a round pillar gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: a mirror is needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ Where does a temple dome get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) tubes (c) triangles
8. 8.🌉 Does a torn flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
9. 9.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) where coins are placed (b) the shape of the paper (c) the kind of coins (d) coins it holds
10. 10.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) an old stone bridge (b) a round pillar (c) a bridge truss (d) a temple dome
11. 11.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a torn flat sheet (b) a wet flat sheet (c) a flat tissue (d) rolled paper tubes
12. 12.True or false: a round pillar gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “where coins are placed”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
14. 14.True or false: an electric tower gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🌉 Does a wet flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
16. 16.True or false: a balloon is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a U-shaped channel (b) a flat tissue (c) one flat sheet (d) a torn flat sheet
18. 18.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we measure it (b) we keep it the same (c) we change it
19. 19.🔮 Predict: the gap between the books gets wider. The bridge holds ___. (a) the same coins (b) only water (c) more coins (d) fewer coins
20. 20.🔍 What happens to a flat paper bridge with just a few coins on it? (a) it floats up (b) it gets stronger (c) it sags and falls (d) it turns to card
21. 21.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) a round pillar (b) an old stone bridge (c) a hollow bird bone (d) an electric tower
22. 22.True or false: a ruler is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) coins (b) a ruler (c) two books (d) a balloon
24. 24.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from triangles. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) two books (c) a ruler (d) a mirror
26. 26.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the gap between books”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
27. 27.🧺 Do we need a magnet for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
28. 28.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) the kind of paper (b) coins it holds (c) the shape of the paper
29. 29.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a bamboo pole (b) a roof frame (c) a temple dome (d) a hollow bird bone
30. 30.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) high and wobbly (b) low and steady (c) on top of a pet (d) on a stool edge
31. 31.🧺 Do we need sheets of paper for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
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.🧺 Do we need two books for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
34. 34.True or false: one flat sheet makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🌉 Does a zigzag-folded sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
36. 36.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of paper”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
37. 37.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) the kind of coins (b) the shape of the paper (c) coins it holds
38. 38.True or false: a U-shaped channel makes a weak bridge. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: coins it holds is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) turmeric powder (b) sheets of paper (c) two books (d) a ruler

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