Class 2 science · A.4 · Matter
Cut and bend
Paper can be bent, folded, or cut to form new shapes — but the amount of paper stays the same.
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Sam and Nora are curious. Lena cuts a piece of paper in half and folds it to make a small boat. What happens to the paper?
- It changes shape (right)
- It turns into water
- It disappears
Priya folds a piece of paper into a crane. What is true about the paper?
- It still has the same material (right)
- It turns into wind
- It becomes a real bird
Ravi wonders: Can you cut a square piece of paper into two triangles?
- Yes (right)
- No, only circles can be cut
- Only with scissors
Tip: Paper can be bent, folded, or cut to form new shapes — but the amount of paper stays the same.
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