Build the Best Paper Bridge
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Material properties, strength, weight
IntroductionBridges come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. What makes a bridge the strongest? Find out in this fun activity as you build simple bridges with paper and test to see how much weight they can hold. CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Material properties, strength, weight
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