Paper Glider Design
Students will design paper gliders to develop an understanding of the principles of flight. This is a low-tech lesson that does not require extensive/expensive supplies. It can be scaled up or down, dependent on whether the teacher would like to teach fewer or additional concepts.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z54qn73MXt7OoXXTJzQpT-UUTPnTWaEsKBzX4zp…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)Related Content
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