Challenge Activity: Newspaper Fort
A hands-on STEM challenge where students design and build a newspaper fort while testing structure, strength and teamwork.
What is included
- Printable activity guide with step by step instructions and explanations.
- Teacher's Notes with full descriptions of the activity and the science behind it, including guided discussion questions.
- Printable Investigation Record for students to support scientific thinking and vocabulary.
Learning goals
- Plan, test and improve ideas using evidence from each attempt.
- Record observations and conclusions from a practical STEM-style activity.
Suggested use
This printable STEM challenge helps students design, build and test a newspaper fort while discussing structure, stability and teamwork. The resource includes student-friendly pages, teacher notes and an Investigation Record to support predictions, observations, vocabulary and scientific thinking. It is designed to be easy to prepare and useful for science lessons, STEM rotations, small groups or extension activities.
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Curriculum alignedSupports key science outcomes
Easy to implementMinimal prep, maximum learning
Engaging, hands-on learningPractical activities students remember
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