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Flying High / Wing Design Challenge

Wing Design Challenge

Children design and test paper wings and gliders to see which shape flies the furthest.

How to run it

  1. Show a few different wing shapes and talk about how they might fly.
  2. Have children design and fold their gliders.
  3. Launch from a starting line and measure the distance.
  4. Modify the design and test again to improve.

You will need

  • paper
  • tape
  • measuring tape
  • paper clips
Make it easier or harderProvide step-by-step folds for less confident children; others can test wing flaps.
SafetyRemind children not to throw towards faces.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children apply design thinking and measure results.

Fits these theme days

Flying HighRocket and Plane DayPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesScience WeekInventors Day

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