Weight Distribution and Flight

Duration: Two 60-minute sessions

Grade Levels: 4-8

Conduct weight distribution experiments with paper airplanes to gather information for a short presentation.
Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

Mini Design Challenge: English

Mini Design Challenge: Spanish

Video

Grade Levels: 4-8

Duration: Two 60-minute sessions

Objectives: 

  • Understand that balance and weight can impact the performance of a device.
  • Create clear explanations based on their observations.
  • Practice blending informal and formal presentation techniques.

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