STEM: Paper Chain Challenge
You Will Need:
• one sheet of A4 office or construction paper for each person or group
• scissors
• sticky tape
• measuring tape
Instructions:
• Cut your sheet of paper into strips.
• Tape the ends of one paper strip together to form a loop.
• Thread the next strip of paper through the first loop and tape the ends together.
• Repeat with the rest of the strips to form a chain.
Something To Think About:
• Who can make the longest paper chain from one sheet of paper?
• How long can you make the paper chain if you have a 10 minute time limit?
• Can you make the chain longer without adding more paper?
• An A3 sheet of paper is twice as big as an A4 sheet. Will it make a paper chain twice
as long?
This resource is provided for informational and educational purposes only. As this resource refers to the use of sharp equipment
including scissors and small items/loose parts which may present a choking risk you must ensure that an adequate risk
assessment is carried out prior to using this resource. You must contact a suitably qualified professional if you are unsure. Twinkl
is not responsible for the health and safety of your group or environment. It is your responsibility to ensure the resource and the
information/activity it contains are safe and appropriate to use in your situation.
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