Activity library/SHC 04

Wonder + test

Paper Airplane Lab

Test three tiny design changes and crown a distance, accuracy, and style winner.

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30 minanywheremedium energyAges 5-10
Free field plan · 04SHC

Grab

  • scrap paper
  • pencil
  • measuring tape or footsteps

Do this

  1. Fold one simple airplane for each person.
  2. Run a fair first flight from the same line.
  3. Change one thing only, then test again and compare.

Make it yours

Create a landing pad and award accuracy instead of distance.

Ask along the way

What change do you think mattered most, and why?

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