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Week 05 · Fly Far

Monday

The fly far challenge
// A paper airplane that flies 10 feet
⏱ about 20 min

Monday: The Fly Far Challenge

Rocket folds a paper plane in ten seconds flat.

Whoosh! It loops once and lands by his feet.

Raven laughs kindly. "How far should it go?"

Nova draws a glowing line on the floor. "Would you like a hint? Pick a number of feet."

"Ten feet!" Rocket says.

The challenge

  • Goal: a paper plane that flies at least 10 feet.
  • Use one sheet of paper.
  • You may use one paper clip.
  • The same person throws every test.

How we measure

A grown-up marks a start line with tape.

Then they use a ruler to measure 10 feet.

They mark the 10 foot line with tape too.

Did your plane land past the line?

Feet and rulers
A ruler is often 12 inches long. That is 1 foot.
Ten rulers end to end make 10 feet.
THE CHALLENGE
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
How far must the plane fly?
A plane lands at 12 feet. Did it meet the goal?
A plane lands at 7 feet. Did it meet the goal?
FAIR THROWING
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Why does the same person throw every test?
Draw two plane ideas.

Measure the runway

  1. A grown-up sticks a tape start line on the floor.
  2. Lay a ruler down at the line.
  3. Put a finger at the end and move the ruler up.
  4. Count each ruler length out loud.
  5. At ten lengths, stick the 10 foot line.
FEET AND LINES
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
How many rulers end to end make 10 feet?
Where do pilots stand?
A plane lands right on the 10 foot line. Did it meet the goal?
RuleAllowed?
Use one sheet of paper.?
Use three paper clips.?
A new person throws each test.?
Fold the plane any way you like.?
WHY THIS EXERCISESame rules for every plane make a fair contest.
Safety first
A grown-up picks a clear, open space for the runway.
Keep the floor clear so nobody trips.

Clear goal, fair rules. Great planning!

Tomorrow, we learn the forces of flight.