LibGuides: STEM Training: Cardboard

Used in training

TopoView
The USGS topographical map generator. Can be used with most any address
How to Make a Topographic Model
This version uses craft foam, but can be adapted to cardboard or other materials
Build a Cardboard Scissor Lift
A useful part for many projects
Duplicate Your Drawings with a Machine
How to make a pantograph
Simple Suspension Bridge Model
Civil engineering through cardboard
How to Make Gears
Make interlocking gears out of corrugated cardboard
How to Make a Cardboard Harp – String instrument
Not the usual drum or guitar, this is how to make a cardboard harp
Make a Cardboard Helicopter
Make a working helicopter (sorta)

Other potential projects

Maquettes in Architecture: The Forgotten Joys of Model-Making
An article on architectural model making
Architecture students compete to build largest cardboard structure
The upper limits of casual cardboard building
Architecture Students Compete to Create Nation's Largest Cardboard Structure
Yet another look at the competition. BYU holds the record
What happens when architects design cardboard boats?
Might be interesting with older kids, if you have a shallow pond or stream
Cardboard Creations: A Maker Education Camp
One example of cardboard in a camp setting. Several projects for elementary age kids
Cardboard Fortress Battle! (capture the Flag)
A build and play cardboard event
25 Inventive Cardboard Activities and Games for Learning
Assorted activities, mainly elementary
How do I build an architectural model from foam or cardboard?
Quora answers and recommended sources
CARDBOARD
Design Boom's articles on more advanced cardboard projects by architects and other designers. May be good for ideas
Basic architectural models in ‘Kraft board’
A nice basic guide to cardboard architectural modeling
Techniques: Scale models
Scale models in cardboard and other materials. Can be used for cities, architectural models, trains, etc.
Beautiful examples of cardboard architecture
Actual structural use of cardboard at full size
Cardboard Architectural Structure Junior Year Project
Later grades cardboard modeling
STEM activities for kids
Ideas from ScienceBuddies, a science fair/educational site
Make a Cardboard Rover
A NASA activity for Middle and High School
Cardboard projects
The directory of cardboard projects on Instructables
Cardboard Carnival Games {Challenge for Kids}
Instructions for creating various carnival games in cardboard
How to make Microscope with cardboard | Science project 2025
Youtube tutorial on using cardboard to make a simple microscope
1 best science project item made of cardboard DC motor
If you have a DC motor and some batteries, you can even make a bubble blower out of cardboard
10 Cool Things Made From Cardboard
More cool cardboard projects
How to make Periscope from cardboard | Science project | DM
Should you have a couple mirrors per kid, you can make periscopes
Cardboard Construction Destructive Testing
Build a structure and test how much weight it can stand. Great for Middle and High School
Cardboard Creature Project – Phase One – Build
For a longer project, especially around Halloween
Build a Model Cardboard House
One of the better Instructables tutorials on the topic
Google Cardboard
The Google Cardboard website
It's your turn to make it
Plans and templates for a Google Carboard viewer
OIC 99814 Brass Plated Round Head Paper Fastener, 100 per Box
A cheap easy way to link cardboard projects that the kids can take home
Office Depot® Brand Round-Head Fasteners, 1", Brass, Pack Of 100
A non-Amazon link for cardboard fasteners