Building Paper Structures Activity

Building Paper Structures Activity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Design

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces a paper tower building activity where each child uses two sheets of paper to construct the tallest tower possible within 10 minutes. The activity encourages creativity and problem-solving without using glue or tape. Various techniques such as folding, rolling, and making rope are discussed to enhance stability and height. The tutorial advises against demonstrating specific methods to allow for individual creativity. Alternative methods like creating different shapes for strength are also explored. The session concludes with final tips and a challenge for the children to build a taller tower.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the first activity in the lesson?

To construct a tower as tall as possible using two sheets of paper

To create a paper airplane

To build a bridge with two sheets of paper

To make a paper boat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the time limit given to the students for this activity?

10 minutes

5 minutes

20 minutes

15 minutes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important not to show the children a method for building the tower?

To encourage them to come up with their own creative solutions

To make the task easier

To ensure they all build the same tower

To save time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique is suggested as a quick and simple way to start building the tower?

Cutting the paper into strips

Rolling the paper

Gluing the paper together

Folding the paper into a square

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept from survival programs is applied to make the paper tower more stable?

Finding water

Starting a fire

Building a shelter

Making rope from natural materials

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method mentioned to make the paper structure more secure?

Using glue

Folding the paper into a triangle or square

Taping the paper

Cutting the paper into smaller pieces

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested way to make the tower taller?

Using a larger piece of paper

Creating a stronger base

Using a different color of paper

Adding more sheets of paper

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