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.

Concepts

flight, paper airplanes, building materials, engineering design, technology resources

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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

Common Core

W.4.7 SL.4.4 L.4.6 W.6.7 SL.6.4 L.6.6