Superpower of Strength
Experiment 2: Super Rope


Make your very own super-strong rope.

Experiment 2 of the Super Strength superpower series - let's learn how to add strength with a twist! Using only the twist of a paper towel you can construct ropes to see which twist can hold the most weight before they collapse. Don't forget to download the full instructional worksheet and parent cheat sheet.

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Superpower of Strength Trailer

Nanogirl wants the power of super strength!

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Experiment 1 - Super Columns

Nanogirl wants the power of super strength, but holding up heavy weights by yourself gets boring after a while.

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Experiment 3 - Muscle Fibres

Our muscles are pretty super!

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Experiment 4 - Super Bag

Nanogirl needs a super-strong bag that won't break!

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Experiment 5 - Super Pulleys

Nanogirl is experimenting with pulleys!

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