Eric examines the strength of a paper chair. Will it hold the weight of one person? We've known for a long time that triangles are very strong - but are they really the strongest shapes? Let's find out!
Fiche pédagogique enseignant.es - Série - MathXplosion Épisode - Une chaise en papier
For teachers in grades 1 to 5, this educational sheet follows the three key stages: arousing commitment, activating reflection and putting into action, with the aim of developing certain global skills, such as learning to learn, critical thinking, and communication.
The following math concept (s) are explored:
- solidity, stability of the structures
- materials, objects and daily structures
