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Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 878 · 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? What do we do with “where coins are placed”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
  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 temple dome gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: a magnet is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the gap between books”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
  6. 6.True or false: a ruler is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) turmeric powder (b) two books (c) sheets of paper (d) coins
  8. 8.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) a roof frame (b) a temple dome (c) an electric tower (d) a round pillar
  9. 9.⚖️ 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
  10. 10.True or false: one flat sheet makes a strong bridge. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of paper is what we measure. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) high and wobbly (b) on a stool edge (c) on top of a pet (d) low and steady
  13. 13.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: coins it holds is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) a hollow bird bone (b) a bridge truss (c) an eggshell (d) a bamboo pole
  15. 15.🏗️ Where does a bridge truss get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
  16. 16.🏗️ Where does an old stone bridge get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) triangles (c) tubes
  17. 17.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
  18. 18.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of paper is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔮 Predict: the gap between the books gets wider. The bridge holds ___. (a) more coins (b) the same coins (c) only water (d) fewer coins
  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: where coins are placed is the one thing we change. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) two books (b) sheets of paper (c) coins (d) yeast
  23. 23.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a ruler (b) two books (c) coins (d) a mirror
  24. 24.🧺 Do we need two books for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
  25. 25.True or false: turmeric powder is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔺 Which shape do engineers use in bridges and towers because it keeps its shape under a push? (a) the star (b) the heart shape (c) the triangle (d) the square
  27. 27.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) the kind of coins (b) the shape of the paper (c) coins it holds (d) the gap between books
  28. 28.🧺 Do we need sheets of paper for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) a U-shaped channel (c) a flat tissue (d) rolled paper tubes
  30. 30.True or false: a U-shaped channel makes a weak bridge. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🧺 Do we need yeast for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
  32. 32.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
  33. 33.⚖️ 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 kind of coins (c) the shape of the paper (d) the gap between books
  34. 34.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a balloon (b) a magnet (c) yeast (d) sheets of paper
  35. 35.True or false: one flat sheet makes a weak bridge. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: a hollow bird bone gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: a torn flat sheet makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔮 Predict: you make more, closer zigzag folds. The bridge holds ___ coins. (a) more (b) fewer (c) the same number of (d) zero
  39. 39.🧺 Do we need a mirror for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
  40. 40.🧺 Do we need turmeric powder for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed

Answer key

  1. we keep it the same
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. we keep it the same
  6. False
  7. turmeric powder
  8. a temple dome
  9. False
  10. False
  11. False
  12. low and steady
  13. False
  14. an eggshell
  15. triangles
  16. arches and domes
  17. we measure it
  18. True
  19. fewer coins
  20. strong bridge
  21. False
  22. yeast
  23. a mirror
  24. needed
  25. True
  26. the triangle
  27. coins it holds
  28. needed
  29. a flat tissue
  30. False
  31. not needed
  32. arches and domes
  33. the shape of the paper
  34. sheets of paper
  35. True
  36. False
  37. False
  38. more
  39. not needed
  40. not needed

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