Book Stack Challenge: Which paper column can hold the most books?
The Challenge
Which paper column can hold the most books?
Supplies: 3 sheets of copy paper 9 pieces of tape (3 for each piece of paper) Books
Bend and tape each sheet of paper into a different 3D shape: cylinder, rectangular prism, and triangular prism.
If you are unsure of how to make the shapes, watch the videos below.
Build your columns and start stacking!
Record your findings on our sheet below by clicking HERE. Then come back and refresh this page. Your findings are now added to the recording sheet below.
Cylinder and Rectangular Prism
A quick video on how to make the cylinder and rectangular prisms by Mr. Henderson
Triangular Prism
A quick video on how to make the triangular prism by Mr. Robinson.