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Flying High / Paper Helicopter Spinners

Paper Helicopter Spinners

Children make paper spinners that twirl like falling seeds and test how design changes the drop time.

How to run it

  1. Give each child a paper helicopter template to cut and fold.
  2. Add a paper clip to the bottom for weight.
  3. Drop from a safe height and time how long it takes to land.
  4. Change the wing length or add clips and test again.

You will need

  • paper
  • paper clips
  • scissors
  • timer
Make it easier or harderPre-cut templates for younger children; older children can graph results.
SafetyDrop from the ground or a stable step only, never chairs or tables.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test and refine designs through simple experiments.

Fits these theme days

Flying HighScience WeekRocket and Plane DayAutumn LeavesInventors Day

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