Monday, May 11, 2020

Weekly Tech Challenge (#4)

Good Day Students and Parents,
This week’s challenge is:

Build A Paper Bridge:

Supplies: Paper, tape, coins/buttons, and two stacks of books the same height.

Challenge:  Set up two stacks of books and build a paper bridge that spans an 8 inch gap. Test the bridge with the weight of coins or buttons. 
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Tips: Test the strength of the paper bridges by adding coins to it. You can also compare other bridge building materials such as tin foil, wax paper, construction paper, or card stock!


You can download a Stem Journal PDF that can be printed for students to plan their design and reflect on their learning.

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