Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 902 · 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? True or false: the kind of paper is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we measure it (c) we change it
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
5. 5.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from a tube shape? (a) an old stone bridge (b) a roof frame (c) an electric tower (d) a round pillar
6. 6.True or false: a flat tissue makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧺 Do we need a battery cell for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
8. 8.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) turmeric powder (b) a magnet (c) two books (d) yeast
9. 9.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) sheets of paper (b) a mirror (c) two books (d) a ruler
10. 10.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a magnet (b) turmeric powder (c) yeast (d) a ruler
11. 11.🔮 Predict: the gap between the books gets wider. The bridge holds ___. (a) more coins (b) the same coins (c) only water (d) fewer coins
12. 12.True or false: a magnet is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧺 Do we need a balloon for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
14. 14.🌉 Does a wet flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
15. 15.🏗️ Where does a roof frame get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) tubes (c) triangles
16. 16.🏗️ Where does a bamboo pole get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) arches and domes (c) tubes
17. 17.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the shape of the paper is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: where coins are placed is kept the same. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛟 Coins have been touched by many hands. After the experiment you should ___. (a) rub your eyes (b) skip washing (c) wash your hands (d) lick your fingers
20. 20.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) an electric tower (b) a hollow bird bone (c) an eggshell (d) an old stone bridge
21. 21.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “where coins are placed”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
22. 22.True or false: turmeric powder is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: a hollow bird bone gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🌉 Does a flat tissue make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
25. 25.🌉 Does one flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
26. 26.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) the shape of the paper (b) the kind of coins (c) where coins are placed (d) coins it holds
27. 27.🏗️ Where does an old stone bridge get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
28. 28.🔮 Predict: you put the coins in the middle instead of near the ends. The bridge bends ___. (a) upward (b) more (c) not at all (d) less
29. 29.🌉 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
30. 30.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) on top of a pet (b) on a stool edge (c) low and steady (d) high and wobbly
31. 31.True or false: a ruler is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) a ruler (b) sheets of paper (c) coins (d) a mirror
33. 33.🌉 Does a zigzag-folded sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
34. 34.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) paper with folded edges (c) one flat sheet (d) a U-shaped channel
35. 35.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) an electric tower (b) a temple dome (c) a roof frame (d) a bridge truss
36. 36.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) coins (b) a balloon (c) yeast (d) a magnet
37. 37.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) sheets of paper (c) a ruler (d) a balloon
38. 38.🔮 Predict: you make more, closer zigzag folds. The bridge holds ___ coins. (a) the same number of (b) more (c) zero (d) fewer
39. 39.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) yeast (b) two books (c) a ruler (d) sheets of paper
40. 40.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a flat tissue (b) rolled paper tubes (c) a torn flat sheet (d) one flat sheet

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