Engineering with Paper

Build a swerving, curving marble run that fun to build and to play with. Engineering with Paper project kits 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! Packet contains step-by-step illustrated instructions that emphasize 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

Explore the wheel and axle simple machine with this downloadable hands-on project guide. Only paper, tape and scissors required! Step-by-step instructions teach how to build a horizontal axle spinner on a stable base by creating trays, tubes and more. No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen with regular copy paper.  If printing, we recommend printing your packet without scaling. Pages are sized to 8.5" x 11". Included: -Projects pages with project instructions and exa

Build a functioning mechanical automaton with just paper, tape and scissors! Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide learners to create a movable mechanism perfect for creating a scene and/or character. This project is great for upper Elementary, Middle and High School. Perfect for maker spaces, STEM groups and beyond!

Explore forces & motion, simple machines, trajectories, projectile motion, potential and kinetic energy, energy transfer, inertia, gravitational forces, and more with this versatile catapult STEM challenge. AMAZING RESULTS WITH JUST 1 SHEET OF PAPER, some TAPE & SCISSORS! You can follow all instructions on-screen or print them. This step by step project is a sampler of my more in-depth, open-ended project packets. All projects teach hands-on skills that empower students to explore and create

Explore the physics and design of bridge building with just paper, tape and scissors! The Bridge Bundle includes 4 project guides, 3 student worksheets, 7 Technique pages and 2 Reference pages for use with K-12 students. The 28-page Bundle includes the Weight-Bearing Bridge Experiment, an introductory activity that introduces paper as a strong building material. The Bundle also includes three open-ended project guides that focus on different approaches to creating fixed, movable (including drawb

Explore Gravitational Forces through balancing, sliding, rolling and playing! Our Gravitational Forces packet contains step-by-step project guides for three types of projects: Tilting Maze, Balance, and Ramp. This bundle contains all 3 step-by-step project guides. You can purchase each project individually in the shop. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for an open-ended approach to project based learning. Engineering with Paper project kits teach dozens of approaches to folding, c

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. Pa

Explore the wheel and axle simple machine with this downloadable hands-on project guide. Only paper, tape and scissors required! Step-by-step instructions teach how to build a horizontal axle spinner on a stable base by creating trays, tubes, paper brackets and more. No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen with regular copy paper.  If printing, we recommend printing your packet without scaling. Pages are sized to 8.5" x 11". Included: -Projects pages with project inst

Use inner and outer tubes to create wheel and axles projects that roll, spin and rotate! Build amusement parks and more.  Our Wheel & Axle packet contains step-by-step project guides for three types of projects: Vehicle, Horizontal Axle Spinner and Vertical Axle Spinner. Purchase the bundle here or get the projects individually in the shop. Engineering with Paper project kits include project guides for specific projects and Technique pages that teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutt

Get all the Projects, Packets & Technique pages in one place with the Everything Bundle. A great way to dive into the Engineering with Paper approach. Start by teaching a few versatile shapes then integrate them into numerous open-ended projects. This bundle provides instructions for dozens of shapes and hands-on projects that can be used again and again to build unlimited creations. Our simple instructions help teach foundational principles of engineering and paper-based creativity.  No printer

Technique Pages provide instructions for dozens of shapes that can be used again and again to build unlimited creations. Each themed page has simple instructions that teach foundational principles of engineering and paper-based creativity.  Packet includes: - Folding & Cutting Guide - Entire library of Engineering with Paper Technique Pages: Basic Shapes, Tracks, Trays & Boxes, Accessories, Cityscape, Furniture, Structural Components, Tubes with Brackets, Beams, Beams with Trays Techniqu

Explore aerodynamics with 3 hands-on projects. Experiment with air resistance and aerodynamic design through creations that move differently through the air. Purchase the Parachute or Copter & Flipper individually in our shop. The Bundle includes a Student Worksheet. Engineering with Paper project kits teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutting paper for use in unlimited projects.  No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen with regular copy paper.  If printin

Build a slide, jungle gym, see saw and more. Design and create a playground made from paper straws that connect with paper brackets. Engineering with Paper project kits 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! We recommend printing your packet without scaling. Pages are sized to 8.5" x 11" paper. If possible, print the TEMPLATE pages on coverstock or equivalent heavyweight pape

Build your own paper city. Explore urban planning, navigation, mapping and more. Add buildings and scenery. Engineering with Paper project kits include Technique pages that teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutting paper for use in unlimited projects. 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 instruct

Explore the wheel and axle simple machine with this downloadable hands-on project guide. Only paper, tape and scissors required! Step-by-step instructions teach how to build a vertical axle spinner. No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen with regular copy paper.  If printing, we recommend printing your packet without scaling. Pages are sized to 8.5" x 11". Included: -Projects pages with project instructions and examples -Student worksheet Additional Supplies Needed

Create a habitat for a small toy or paper animal. Build a landscape, greenery and more. Engineering with Paper project kits 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! Yo

Build your own paper creature. Add hair, wings, facial features and more. Engineering with Paper project kits 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! 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:

Build a sturdy structure or home for a toy or paper character. Add furniture, decorations and more. This packet has step-by-step illustrated instructions, Engineering with Paper project kits 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! 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-s

Explore aerodynamics with two projects: Copter and Flipper. Each fall through the air by spinning in different ways. The complete Aerodynamics Bundle, which also includes Parachute and Student Worksheet, can be found HERE.   Engineering with Paper project kits teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutting paper for use in unlimited projects.  No printer? No problem! You can follow all instructions on-screen with regular copy paper.  If printing, we recommend printing your packet without

Build a tilting maze. Experiment with gravitational forces through play. Add barriers, tunnels, goals & more! As seen in the NY Times, our Tilting Maze packet contains a step-by-step project guide. Purchase this project individually or get the Gravitational Forces bundle in the shop, which includes this project in addition to Balance and Ramp. Engineering with Paper project kits teach dozens of approaches to folding and cutting paper for use in unlimited projects.  No printer? No proble