Flextangle Fun: A STEAM-Powered Paper Engineering Project (PDF + Video)

Turn paper into a mesmerizing, interactive sculpture! This STEAM-based flextangle lesson includes a printable template, step-by-step guide, and demo video. Perfect for grades 3–6.

Introduce your students to the magic of paper engineering with this Flextangle lesson! Part geometry, part art, and all fun — students will color, cut, fold, and twist their way into creating an interactive, shape-shifting paper sculpture that actually moves.

This lesson blends creativity and STEM concepts in a way that keeps students engaged and curious from start to finish. Use it to reinforce symmetry, shape, rotation, and design while students explore hands-on learning.

🎨 What’s Included:

- 1-page PDF lesson plan (materials, step-by-step instructions, reflection prompts)

- Printable flextangle template

- MP4 demo video (under 5 minutes)

- STEAM learning connection guide

- Tips for classroom management and early finishers

📚 Subjects Covered:

- STEAM, paper engineering, symmetry, folding techniques, kinetic art

📦 Grade Levels:

- 3rd–6th (can be adapted for advanced 2nd grade or older students)

🏫 Why You'll Love It:

- Combines art, science, and play

- Encourages problem-solving and experimentation

- Low-prep, highly engaging

- Makes a great station activity or enrichment project

✨ Created by a STEAM-loving teaching artist with years of classroom experience blending creativity with critical thinking.