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Grade 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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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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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