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Learners explore the endless possibilities of cardboard engineering in this open-ended STEAM activity. Practice being creative by building structures with no glue, only cardboard and scissors. This activity incudes step-by-step instructions, building prompts, suggested cardboard building techniques like notches, and adaptions for younger learners. Using recycled materials will avoid consumable materials costs.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Recycled materials: cardboard, chipboard, paper towel tubes
- scissors
- (optional) markers, crayons, paint
- (optional) Cardboard Technique Inventory
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Other
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