Build a Paper Airplane
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Objective
I can build a paper airplane that flies at least five feet.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the two forces that help a paper airplane fly.
What provides the thrust for a paper airplane? How is this different from how a real airplane gets thrust?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Build a paper airplane using the instructions from the video. Measure and record the distance it flies on your first attempt. Did it fly at least five feet? Build a second paper airplane using the instructions from the video. Throw it three times and record the distance of each throw. What was the longest distance it flew? Did it fly at least five feet? ”
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