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Build Newspaper Towers...and Test Their Stability!

Middle School Geometry Activities: Build Newspaper Towers...and Test Their Stability!

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As your young learner studies structures, he may hear that the strongest shape is the triangle. Put this architectural idea to the test by building two different newspaper towers with your child. He'll test and observe each structure's stability…trying his hand at engineering as he explores this important architectural concept.

What You Need:

  • Newspapers
  • Masking tape
  • Heavy desk stapler
  • Large paper plate
  • Pennies
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