SD-007 · MAKE
Paid memberCan paper be a bridge?
Compare flat and folded paper, then record what happened.
Batteries Not Included · Issue 001
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One child’s activity page + one grown-up guide. White background, low-ink artwork. US Letter and A4 versions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Gather a few things.
This sheet, two sheets of paper, two low stacks of books and one lightweight chunky toy.
One useful question
“What do you want to change for the next try?”
HOW IT GOES
- A grown-up sets two stable book stacks about four inches apart. Lay flat paper across.
- Predict, then set the toy gently in the middle. Record the result.
- Fold the second paper like a fan. Keep the gap and toy the same. Test and compare.
Make it gentler
Grown-up folds; child predicts and places the toy.
Add a little stretch
Measure the gap. Change only one thing for a third trial.
A good place to stop
Name the bridge and give the toy one final crossing.