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

Place a bet on your favorite team -- or just choose heads or tails with friends! Create a coin flipping machine with just paper, tape, scissors and a few coins. This Paper Contraption Instruction Packet guides you through creating a variety of mechanisms. Build a sturdy base, large and small ramps, a barrier release mechanism and a catapult to flip a coin. Build a chain reaction sequence with paper. The packet is fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions.

Make a cup of tea contraption. This Paper Contraption Instruction Packet guides you through creating a variety of mechanisms. Create mechanisms that slide, flip, swing and knock. All you need is paper, tape, scissors, pennies (or similar weights), and of course your favorite tea! Build a chain reaction sequence with paper. The packet is fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions.

Build a paper chain reaction sequence! Enjoy your favorite snack with this contraption Snack Hat. Create ramps, chutes and funnels. Grab some paper, tape, scissors and a snack! This fully illustrated step-by-step contraption teaches hands-on skills through a fun, engaging and challenging project.

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