Explore Simple Machines with paper and build a playground. This guided packet teaches versatile shapes to create paper models of simple machines. Engineering with Paper project packets include Technique pages that teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutting paper for use in unlimited projects. Build your own toys, games, models and more! Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for an open-ended approach to project based learning.

We recommend printing your packet without scaling. Pages are sized to 8.5" x 11" paper.

No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen. Use scrap paper, manila folders, cereal boxes in your projects!

Included:

Technique pages: Basic Shapes, Tracks

Projects pages with project examples and guide

Template pages with ready to cut shapes for building a samples project

Student worksheet

Additional Supplies Needed:

Scissors, tape, markers or colored pencils or crayons (optional)