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Paper Bridge STEM Challenge Worksheet

Science experiments lesson 26: Paper bridge challenge · Set 991 · 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.🔮 Predict: you make more, closer zigzag folds. The bridge holds ___ coins. (a) the same number of (b) zero (c) more (d) fewer
  2. 2.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: where coins are placed is kept the same. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.True or false: an old stone bridge gets its strength from triangles. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) two books (b) coins (c) a ruler (d) a magnet
  5. 5.⚖️ 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) where coins are placed
  6. 6.True or false: one flat sheet makes a strong bridge. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? What do we do with “where coins are placed”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we measure it (c) we change it
  8. 8.⚖️ 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 change it (c) we measure it
  9. 9.🧺 Do we need a ruler for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
  10. 10.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) a bamboo pole (b) a round pillar (c) a bridge truss (d) an eggshell
  11. 11.🛟 Coins have been touched by many hands. After the experiment you should ___. (a) rub your eyes (b) skip washing (c) lick your fingers (d) wash your hands
  12. 12.🧺 Do we need a balloon for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
  13. 13.🏗️ Where does a round pillar get its strength from? (a) triangles (b) arches and domes (c) tubes
  14. 14.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a ruler (b) coins (c) sheets of paper (d) a battery cell
  15. 15.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a hollow bird bone (b) a round pillar (c) an electric tower (d) an old stone bridge
  16. 16.🧺 Do we need coins for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
  17. 17.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🏗️ Where does an electric tower get its strength from? (a) tubes (b) triangles (c) arches and domes
  19. 19.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from triangles. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from triangles? (a) a roof frame (b) a bamboo pole (c) an old stone bridge (d) a round pillar
  21. 21.⚖️ Fair test — which paper shape holds the most coins? True or false: coins it holds is what we measure. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🧺 Do we need turmeric powder for the paper bridge? (a) needed (b) not needed
  23. 23.🏗️ Which of these gets its strength from arches or domes? (a) a hollow bird bone (b) a bridge truss (c) a round pillar (d) a temple dome
  24. 24.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the paper bridge? (a) a mirror (b) a ruler (c) coins (d) two books
  25. 25.🏗️ Where does a roof frame get its strength from? (a) arches and domes (b) tubes (c) triangles
  26. 26.True or false: a roof frame gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🧺 Which of these is needed for the paper bridge? (a) a balloon (b) coins (c) a battery cell (d) a magnet
  28. 28.🧺 Do we need yeast for the paper bridge? (a) not needed (b) needed
  29. 29.🌉 Does paper with folded edges make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) weak bridge (b) strong bridge
  30. 30.🧺 Three of these are needed for the paper bridge. Which one is NOT needed? (a) coins (b) two books (c) sheets of paper (d) a balloon
  31. 31.True or false: a temple dome gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: a bridge truss gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: an old stone bridge gets its strength from arches or domes. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a wet flat sheet (b) a flat tissue (c) one flat sheet (d) paper with folded edges
  35. 35.🌉 Does one flat sheet make a strong or a weak bridge? (a) strong bridge (b) weak bridge
  36. 36.🛟 How should the two books be placed for the paper bridge? (a) on a stool edge (b) high and wobbly (c) low and steady (d) on top of a pet
  37. 37.True or false: a hollow bird bone gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) False (b) True
  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: an old stone bridge gets its strength from a tube shape. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🌉 Which of these makes a strong bridge? (a) a flat tissue (b) a torn flat sheet (c) a U-shaped channel (d) a wet flat sheet

Answer key

  1. more
  2. True
  3. False
  4. a magnet
  5. coins it holds
  6. False
  7. we keep it the same
  8. we measure it
  9. needed
  10. an eggshell
  11. wash your hands
  12. not needed
  13. tubes
  14. a battery cell
  15. an electric tower
  16. needed
  17. False
  18. triangles
  19. True
  20. a roof frame
  21. True
  22. not needed
  23. a temple dome
  24. a mirror
  25. triangles
  26. False
  27. coins
  28. not needed
  29. strong bridge
  30. a balloon
  31. True
  32. False
  33. True
  34. paper with folded edges
  35. weak bridge
  36. low and steady
  37. True
  38. the kind of coins
  39. False
  40. a U-shaped channel

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