Paper Glider
This term in room 13, we have been learning about flight. We spent 40-50 minutes watching a boring, but factual and informing documentary about man attempting flight in the past centuries. Our teacher, Mr Atherton gave us a challenge to go along with the experience. We had to make our own paper gliders. In groups of 3-4 we all made many attempts to make a successful glider. Although we had very few resources to make the paper gliders, including paper, popsicle sticks, skewers, mini skewers and A LOT of glue and tape. Mr A gave us just over 1 week to make our first glider, most failed and were put under pressure, then the rest had perfect models on the first go and focused on improving their planes. Through the thrill ride we were able to learn that efficient gliders have to include lift, drag and the correct weight. You are probably wondering, What about your plane? Did it work, or fail? Our group’s plane didn’t work how we wanted it to, it only flew 1-2 metres, it’s an estimate though. We could’ve done better.
By Grace
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