50 Math And Science Games For Leadership by Unknown

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Game 27: Boeing or Airbus?

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ELEMENTARY

Leadership Game 27: Boeing or Airbus?

Key Leadership Understanding

Leaders set the course for others. Leaders soar with a wel -designed plan.

Math/Science Concepts Applicable

Aerodynamics; Knowledge of streamline body and airflow; Knowledge of

the projectile motion

Equipment/Logistics

A4-sized paper

A big open space

Time Required

20 minutes

Game Objective

Fold a paper plane and fly it in such a way that it covers the longest

distance possible.

Group Size

Six to eight

Procedure

Give each team two pieces of A4-sized paper and let them know the

objective of the game. They are then given five minutes to discuss what

would be the best way to fold the airplane such that it achieves the

objective.

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When the time limit is up, one representative from each team wil proceed

to the same starting point which could be on level ground or on a slope. Al

the representatives wil fly their plane at the same time. The winner is the

group whose paper airplane covers the longest distance.

The whole process is repeated so players can modify and improve their

folded planes. The overal winner wil be the group with the greatest number

of wins.

Possible Variations

Instead of the longest distance, other indicators (e.g., amount of time it stays

airborne, etc.) can be used as wel to award points.

Alternatively, we can also have a dartboard where players use the planes

to hit various places at the dartboard to try and get points. The closer the

plane is to the bul ’s eye, the higher the points they receive, and the group

with the highest number of points wins.

Process

• How did you feel about the activity?

• How did the different factors affect the flight of the plane?

• How did you decide which was the best way to fold the airplane such

that it would achieve the objective in the best way possible?

• Was there a clear leader who directed the process?

Practical Application

• What do we do in the event that our plans go awry?

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