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A Fun Science & Craft Activity

Materials Required
-1 A4 sheet of paper
-Ruler
-Pencil/Marker
-Scissors
-Glue or tape

Instructions

1. Take one A4 sheet and cut it in half to make two rectangles.

2. On each rectangle, use a ruler and marker to draw long rectangles in sequence (like a ladder design).

3. Cut along every second rectangle line (alternating cuts).

4. Do the same for both paper sheets.

5. Join the two sheets together end-to-end with glue/tape.

6. Place the sheet on a slant surface and gently push one end.

7. Your paper will fold and move like a roller coaster track!

Science Behind It
-When placed on a slope, gravity pulls the paper downward.
-The folded sections create a wave-like motion, making the paper move like a self-rolling track.
-This demonstrates how gravity and balance can create motion in simple structures.

How to Explain to Kids (Story Form)

“Imagine you built a mini roller coaster track with just paper! The folds are like the ups and downs of a real roller coaster. When you let it go on a slope, gravity pulls it down, and the folds make it look like a ride moving all by itself!”

Skills & Benefits

✅ Improves cutting and folding skills
✅ Boosts creativity and design thinking
✅ Encourages curiosity in physics (gravity & motion)
✅ Fun group or solo play activity