Materials List: A4 Paper Spiral Elevator

Each group needs:

  • 6 sheets of thick A3 cardstock (have extra A3 cardstock on hand for mistakes and redesigns)
  • masking tape
  • 2 bone folders (dull-edged hand tools used to fold and crease materials, available online)
  • 2 straight edges or rulers
  • scissors
  • pencils
  • hole punch or penknife (for creating the elevator shaft)
  • scratch paper for brainstorming
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