Architectural STEM Activity #1 | Triangular Block Structures

M A T E R I A L S

• Construction Paper/Paper • Scissors • Tape

I N S T R U C T I O N S

Step 1: Cut strips of any type of paper measured out to be 1” by 3”.

Use the template below as a guide for the strips of paper that you will cut; use the outer edge as a guide to cut strips of paper in pieces that are 1” by 3”.

* If you don’t have construction paper, any type of paper will work as well. Add some color using markers, crayons, or colored pencils!

Step 2: Fold the strips into thirds. (Use the dotted lines on the template as a guide for where to fold creases.)

Step 3: Tape the edges together to form a triangle.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1 - 3 to create several triangular blocks.

Step 5: Now it’s time to build! Stack your triangular blocks to create a structure.

C H A L L E N G E

How tall can you build your structure? Post a photo of your floor plans using the hashtag #BuildWithBreaux. Be sure to also identify the name of your elementary school. Each post using this hashtag will serve as an entry for your elementary school to win a 3D Printer.