Description
This activity requires students to create a chain link out of paper so it will hold up the most amount of weight as possible. Students will learn about problem solving, tensile strength, the iterative design process, and basic concepts of innovation. This activity requires no perquisite lesson, which makes it ideal for "emergency" situations where you need an activity that can be set up in about 30 seconds.
The resources provided are detailed instructions on how to build the paper chain link tester (basic hand and power tools required), a bill of materials, and a video of what the teacher says to the student at the beginning, middle, and end of the activity, which can last from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
Highlights
Description
This activity requires students to create a chain link out of paper so it will hold up the most amount of weight as possible. Students will learn about problem solving, tensile strength, the iterative design process, and basic concepts of innovation. This activity requires no perquisite lesson, which makes it ideal for "emergency" situations where you need an activity that can be set up in about 30 seconds.
The resources provided are detailed instructions on how to build the paper chain link tester (basic hand and power tools required), a bill of materials, and a video of what the teacher says to the student at the beginning, middle, and end of the activity, which can last from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
