Control a Bird’s Flight

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In this engineering design challenge, learners make a bird and then control its flight with attached strings. As learners work their way through the design process, they can upload descriptions and images of their plans, designs, and testing process. If learners register, they can submit their work for mentor feedback, and a mentor will respond with comments and suggestions.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • drinking straws
  • tape
  • string
  • milkshake straws
  • recycled plastic bag
  • sticks
  • (optional) modeling clay

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Aerospace Engineering
  • Life Sciences
    • Ecology
      • Biodiversity
    • Evolution
  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
      • Gravity
      • Momentum and Velocity
    • States of Matter
      • Gases

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Model Building
  • Outdoor Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • be mobile
  • 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, Iridescent,