Paper Power: How Folding Creates Strength, Episode 2

This simple activity can teach kids that "what" and "how" are both critical components in understanding and executing tasks effectively.
This activity also introduces basic concepts of material strength and engineering principles in a fun and engaging way.
Folding paper can provide strength by increasing its thickness and creating structural support. When you fold paper, you essentially create layers that reinforce each other, making the paper more resistant to bending or tearing. Instead of the force being concentrated single point or area, folding distributes the force more evenly across the folded sections, making it more resistant to to bending.