Paper Clips Creations
Paperclips, straws, and polygons. Here we go!
Challenge
2 to 4
Principle: Create the polygon with the greatest number of edges possible using only straws and paperclips.
In this challenge, your goal is to build a polygon with as many edges as possible using only straws and paperclips.
Anything goes — bending paperclips, cutting straws, and more. Can you name the polygon you've created? If not, what name would you give it?
Explanations and Materials
The use of the following materials may contribute to the success of the activity:
- Straws
- Paperclips
- Scissors
Teachers
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