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8/13/2020 0 Comments Straw AirplaneBy Swara Repala and Sanjana KAMBHAMMETTU
In this lesson, we will be explaining the basic forces of aerodynamics by creating a straw airplane. This project is an unconventional paper plane that will demonstrate the principles of lift, thrust, drag, and weight. As it is a more simple project and lesson, the recommended age group for this project is 4 to 7 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Materials Needed:
- 1 piece of paper (preferably construction paper)
- 4 drinking straws - ruler - pencil or pen - scissors - tape HOW TO
Step 1, cut the piece of paper vertically, an inch wide. The dimensions of this would be 1" by 8.5". Do this two times, leaving you with 2 strips of paper.
Step 2, take one strip of paper and cut in half. One half of this strip will be discarded. Step 3, take a piece of tape and attach the two sides of the strips of paper, forming circles. Do this with both strips of paper. Step 4, if your straws have it, cut off the adjustable part (the bendy part). You should now have four straight straws that don't bend. Step 5, tape the 4 straws inside your big circle. Make sure the straws are aligned with the end of your circle, meaning that they aren't sticking out. Step 6, tape the other end of the straws onto the outside of the small circle. Step 7, fly your airplane! The lesson
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