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Paper Plane Distance Contest

Children fold different paper plane designs and test them for distance. Simple science of flight.

How to run it

  1. Show two or three plane designs.
  2. Children fold and decorate their planes.
  3. Throw from a line and measure distances.
  4. Adjust designs and test again.

You will need

  • paper
  • tape measure
  • masking tape for lines
Make it easier or harderHelp younger children fold; older children can record and graph distances.
SafetyThrow away from faces.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test ideas and measure results, building scientific thinking.

Fits these theme days

Planes, Trains and AutomobilesRocket and Plane DayFlying HighScience WeekPaper Crafts Day

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