Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 979 · 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.🧺 Do we need sheets of paper for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
2. 2.🧺 Do we need yeast for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
3. 3.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) coins it holds (b) the shape of the paper (c) the kind of paper
4. 4.True or false: a bridge truss gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: a zigzag-folded sheet makes a weak bridge. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔮 Predict: the gap between the books gets wider. The bridge holds ___. (a) only water (b) fewer coins (c) the same coins (d) more coins
7. 7.🧺 Do we need a battery cell for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
8. 8.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) an old stone bridge (b) a roof frame (c) a temple dome (d) an eggshell
9. 9.🛟 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
10. 10.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “the kind of paper”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
11. 11.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) two books (b) coins (c) yeast (d) a ruler
12. 12.🏗️ Where does an electric tower get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) arches and domes (c) tubes
13. 13.🌉 Which of these makes a weak bridge? (a) rolled paper tubes (b) paper with folded edges (c) one flat sheet (d) a zigzag-folded sheet
14. 14.🧺 Do we need coins for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
15. 15.🛟 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
16. 16.True or false: a torn flat sheet makes a weak bridge. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: rolled paper tubes makes a strong bridge. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: coins it holds is what we measure. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🏗️ Where does a temple dome get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) tubes (c) arches and domes
21. 21.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a temple dome (b) an electric tower (c) an old stone bridge (d) a hollow bird bone
22. 22.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) two books (b) coins (c) a ruler (d) a balloon
23. 23.True or false: turmeric powder is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏗️ Where does a bamboo pole get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
25. 25.🌉 Does a flat tissue make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
26. 26.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “coins it holds”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
27. 27.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from a tube shape? (a) a temple dome (b) a bamboo pole (c) an old stone bridge (d) a roof frame
28. 28.🏗️ Where does a hollow bird bone get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
29. 29.True or false: rolled paper tubes makes a weak bridge. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) a magnet (c) sheets of paper (d) a ruler
31. 31.🧺 Do we need a magnet for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
32. 32.🔍 What happens to a flat paper bridge with just a few coins on it? (a) it gets stronger (b) it turns to card (c) it floats up (d) it sags and falls
33. 33.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) a ruler (c) a battery cell (d) two books
34. 34.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a U-shaped channel (b) a wet flat sheet (c) one flat sheet (d) a flat tissue
35. 35.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a wet flat sheet (b) one flat sheet (c) a flat tissue (d) rolled paper tubes
36. 36.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a ruler (b) two books (c) a mirror (d) sheets of paper
37. 37.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is what we measure? (a) coins it holds (b) the shape of the paper (c) the kind of paper (d) where coins are placed
38. 38.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? Which of these is kept the same? (a) the shape of the paper (b) coins it holds (c) the kind of coins
39. 39.True or false: yeast is needed for the paper bridge. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧺 Do we need turmeric powder for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed

Free science experiments lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/science-experiments-for-kids