STEM

STEM CHALLENGE No 1 #


Build A Paper Bridge

  1. Span the gap with a bridge building challenge!

The teacher has set up two stacks of books.

Your teams challenge challenge is to build a bridge that spans the gap out of paper!



Supplies:


You will need

  • Computer paper (dig out the recycling bin),


  • Sellotape Tape or masking tape. Stapler, Glue stick


  • Multi link cubes, and two stacks of books the same height..




Tips:


Create a gap using two stacks of books that the bridge will need to span.

Test the strength of the paper bridges by adding lego multi-link cubes to it.

You can also compare other bridge building materials such as tin foil, wax paper, construction paper, or card stock!



STEM

  • 6 STEP PLAN
  • OBSERVE AND ASK
  • COLLECT
  • IMAGINE
  • PLAN
  • CREATE
  • IMPROVE



Clarifying the challenge...

Draw, write words and the ideas you have together as a group on the chart



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