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Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 608 · 40 questions
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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.

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

Answer key

  1. False
  2. a temple dome
  3. we keep it the same
  4. a U-shaped channel
  5. low and steady
  6. False
  7. True
  8. turmeric powder
  9. True
  10. more
  11. a magnet
  12. a zigzag-folded sheet
  13. True
  14. it sags and falls
  15. True
  16. False
  17. fewer coins
  18. True
  19. True
  20. a flat tissue
  21. weak bridge
  22. False
  23. yeast
  24. strong bridge
  25. arches and domes
  26. we measure it
  27. True
  28. a torn flat sheet
  29. triangles
  30. True
  31. a magnet
  32. not needed
  33. triangles
  34. False
  35. the shape of the paper
  36. False
  37. strong bridge
  38. weak bridge
  39. True
  40. an old stone bridge

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