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Groups explore concepts of flight by creating paper airplanes from different types of paper and testing their flight. They use the results to identify the optimal material.
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Designed
Instructional Ideas
- If possible, invite an aeronautical engineer to give a presentation
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires materials, including different types of paper
- Prior preparation is necessary, such as cutting paper into preset sizes
- Third lesson of the series
Pros
- Learners will have fun launching paper airplanes
- Includes pictures with directions
Cons
- None