Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 934 · 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? Which of these is the one thing we change? (a) the kind of coins (b) the gap between books (c) the shape of the paper (d) the kind of paper
2. 2.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of coins”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
3. 3.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) sheets of paper (c) a battery cell (d) a ruler
4. 4.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) the kind of coins (b) the gap between books (c) coins it holds (d) the kind of paper
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) paper with folded edges (c) a flat tissue (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
6. 6.True or false: an eggshell gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.True or false: a magnet is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) on top of a pet (b) high and wobbly (c) on a stool edge (d) low and steady
10. 10.🌉 Does rolled paper tubes make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
11. 11.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) sheets of paper (c) two books (d) a magnet
12. 12.🧺 Do we need two books for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
13. 13.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: coins it holds is what we measure. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) paper with folded edges (b) a U-shaped channel (c) one flat sheet (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
15. 15.🛟 Coins have been touched by many hands. After the experiment you should ___. (a) skip washing (b) rub your eyes (c) wash your hands (d) lick your fingers
16. 16.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) a torn flat sheet (c) a U-shaped channel (d) paper with folded edges
17. 17.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a mirror (b) a battery cell (c) yeast (d) a ruler
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a temple dome (b) a roof frame (c) a bamboo pole (d) an old stone bridge
20. 20.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a flat tissue (b) a U-shaped channel (c) one flat sheet (d) a wet flat sheet
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) a torn flat sheet (c) rolled paper tubes (d) a U-shaped channel
22. 22.🔍 What happens to a flat paper bridge with just a few coins on it? (a) it gets stronger (b) it sags and falls (c) it floats up (d) it turns to card
23. 23.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a bridge truss (b) a round pillar (c) an eggshell (d) an old stone bridge
24. 24.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from a tube shape? (a) an electric tower (b) an eggshell (c) an old stone bridge (d) a bamboo pole
25. 25.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) one flat sheet (b) rolled paper tubes (c) a wet flat sheet (d) a flat tissue
26. 26.🏗️ Where does an eggshell get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) triangles (c) tubes
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a zigzag-folded sheet (b) a torn flat sheet (c) a flat tissue (d) one flat sheet
28. 28.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: where coins are placed is what we measure. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) a ruler (b) turmeric powder (c) coins (d) sheets of paper
30. 30.True or false: a wet flat sheet makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🏗️ Where does a temple dome get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
32. 32.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) sheets of paper (c) turmeric powder (d) two books
33. 33.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a torn flat sheet (b) one flat sheet (c) paper with folded edges (d) a wet flat sheet
34. 34.🔮 Predict: you put the coins in the middle instead of near the ends. The bridge bends ___. (a) upward (b) not at all (c) less (d) more
35. 35.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) a zigzag-folded sheet (c) a flat tissue (d) a U-shaped channel
36. 36.🧺 Do we need a magnet for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
37. 37.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: the kind of coins is what we measure. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧺 Do we need a balloon for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
39. 39.True or false: a battery cell is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: coins is not needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True

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