Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
Make your first shape with construction paper.
Roll a piece of paper into a tube. Tape the seam to secure.
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Step 2
Create another shape with construction paper.
Crease a sheet of paper in quarters. Tape the seam to secure.
Step 3
Create a third shape with construction paper.
Crease a sheet of paper in thirds. Tape the seam to secure.
Step 4
Start Stacking!
When you’re done making your shapes, pick one and start stacking books on top. You're ready to get started on your printable shape activity with construction paper! Make sure the books are centered. Keep stacking your books until the shape can’t hold any more and it topples over. Do the same thing for the other two shapes.
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Ask & Observe
Which shape was the strongest? Which shape was the weakest?
How many books did the strongest shape hold up? How many did the weakest hold?
How do you think the shape of each piece effects how strong it is?
Do shapes with angles work better than shapes with no angles?