Product Description

Turn one sheet of paper into an engineering masterpiece!

In this hands-on STEM challenge, students work collaboratively to design, build, measure, analyze, and improve a paper chain made from a single sheet of paper. Students apply engineering design principles while practicing measurement, estimation, data collection, graphing, teamwork, and critical thinking.

This engaging activity combines engineering, math, and problem-solving into one exciting challenge that encourages students to think like real engineers.

What's Included

✅ Engineering Challenge Introduction Slides (8 instrusction slides + 3 printable slides)

✅ Engineering Planning Sheet

• Team roles and responsibilities
• Design decisions
• Strip width planning
• Overlap planning
• Predictions and testing strategies

✅ Math Wrap-Up Worksheet

• Data collection
• Measurement recording
• Inches-to-feet conversions
• Feet-to-yard conversions

✅ Hallway Estimation Challenge

• Real-world engineering estimation
• Benchmark reasoning
• Mathematical predictions

✅ Team Leaderboard Worksheet

• Data visualization
• Bar graph creation
• Team comparison activity

✅ Engineering Reflection Worksheet

• Trade-off analysis
• Strength vs. length discussion
• Scientific reasoning prompts

✅ Teacher-Friendly Printables

Important Printing Note

⭐ To complete the full student workbook, print Slides 9–11.

These slides contain:

• Engineering Planning Sheet
• Math Wrap-Up Worksheet (Page 1)
• Math Wrap-Up Worksheet (Page 2)

Suggested Timeline

• Planning & Design: 10–15 minutes
• Building Challenge: 20–30 minutes
• Measurement & Analysis: 15–20 minutes
• Reflection & Discussion: 10 minutes

Total Time: Approximately 45–75 minutes