Helicopter Twirl
Source Institutions
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Lawrence Hall of Science
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Learners cut and fold a paper helicopter from the template in this PDF. They practice twirling the helicopter and observe what happens as they modify their tries. The modifications can include different twirling motions, amounts of weight (paper clips) attached, and number of blades that rotate in the air as the helicopter drops. This activity can be combined with the Wind Tunnel activity, also found on the Lawrence Hall of Science 24/7 Science site.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Scissors
- activity printout for helicopter blades
- paper clip
- scissors
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Gravity
- Rotation Motion
- Motion and Forces
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Physical Activity
- Toys
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, The Regents of the University of California, ©2009
