SUPER Science Experiments by Elizabeth Snoke Harris

Author:Elizabeth Snoke Harris
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MoonDance Press
Published: 2020-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Paper Glider

Can you build a glider that stays in the air longer than 30 seconds—the world record?

Supplies

Paper (81/2 x 11 inches)

DO IT!

For all of the steps in folding a paper airplane, make sure you crease each fold well by running your finger along the fold several times.

1. Fold the paper in half longways and then open it up again.

2. Fold the top right corner down so the top of the paper meets the first fold in the center, then do the same on the left side. You should now have a folded triangle above a rectangle.

3. Fold the top half of the triangle down so the point meets the bottom, and then fold the triangle down along its bottom edge. The paper should now be a rectangle with the folded parts at the top.

4. Fold the top corners of the rectangle down to the center fold. Then fold the entire plane in half toward you, along the center fold so the folded parts are inside.

5. Create wings by folding each side out 1/2 inch from the center fold. This is where you will hold the plane.

6. Finally, fold up about 1/2 inch along the outside edge of each wing.

7. To fly the airplane, hold the center fold so the wings are on top and throw the plane almost straight up.

What’s Happening?

A glider is designed to increase lift so that it stays in the air longer—even if it doesn’t travel as quickly.

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