Build and Test a Paper Bridge
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- Original Source:New York Hall of Science
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Description
In this hands-on activity, learners make a bridge out of a folded piece of paper and two blocks. Then they test their structure by stacking coins (and other things) on it, discovering how much weight the bridge can support before it collapses. This activity explores engineering, technology, architecture, weight, compression, tension, and balance.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 9
Topics: Engineering & Design, Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis, Force & Motion, Technology
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students