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Description

Who doesn't like magic!

Have fun investigating how to thread paper clips together into a chain without touching them! Is it magic or mathematical problem solving?

View it on YouTube video: Professor Tadashi Tokieda is a fascinating presenter!

Resources

Perplexing Paperclips - Numberphile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGkvyN6s9cY

2 x rubber bands
2 x paper clips
1 x strip of paper

Optional extra - Subtracting Paperclips - Numberphile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iObpxBfOLv4

Instructions

Beavers, Cubs or Scouts should watch the "Perplexing Paperclips" video on YouTube and then try out the experiments for themselves.

If they can demonstrate an experiment and predict its result then all sections can claim their Skills Challenge badge - Problem Solving element.

If they turn what they have seen and tried into a series of "magic" tricks performed before a live audience then they can claim:
- Scouts - Creative Challenge badge - Perform element
- Cubs - Entertainer Activity badge - Magic element
- Beavers - Creative Activity Badge - Perform element

Tags

• entertainment
• magic
• online
• Problem solving

Badge Links

• Creative - Perform
• Creative - Performing
• Entertainer - Magic
• Skills - Problem solving
• Skills - Problem solving
• Skills - Problem solving