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In this activity, learners make and test fly paper helicopters. Learners use templates to create paper helicopters and then take take turns flying them in the air. Learners use a stopwatch to measure flight time and calculate the average flight time per three rounds. Learners repeat this process two more times to see how adding a small or large paper clip to the helicopter tail affects flight time.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2-3 sheets of standard typing paper
- Paper helicopter template
- 1 pencil
- 1 pair of scissors
- Colored markers
- 1 small and 1 large sized paper clip
- Stopwatch with a second hand (or digital)
- Helicopter Flight Recording Sheet
- Electronic Calculator
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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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Measurement
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Number and Operations
- Operations
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Projectile Motion
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2002