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In this activity, learners construct a paper glider to experiment with aerodynamic forces. Learners explore how the glider's structure, including the two flaps near the back called elevators, controls its flight. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 piece of construction paper
- 1 paperclip
- scissors
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Acceleration
- Projectile Motion
- Center of Gravity
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States of Matter
- Gases
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Toys
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fresno Community Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Fresno Community Science Workshop, 2012