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Week 05 · Fly Far

Wednesday

Fly version 1
// A paper airplane that flies 10 feet
⏱ about 20 min

Wednesday: Fly Version 1

Rocket folds his plane super fast again.

One wing is big. The other wing is small.

Raven stands at the start line with her notebook.

Nova hovers by the 10 foot line. "Ready when you are!"

Rocket throws three times.

You need

  • One sheet of paper
  • One paper clip (you may use it or not)
  • Tape for the floor lines
  • A ruler
Safety first
Never throw a plane at a person or a pet.
Fly in a clear, open space.
Keep plane noses away from eyes.

Fly it

  1. Fold your plane from your plan.
  2. Stand behind the start line.
  3. Throw it three times, the same way.
  4. Mark where it lands each time.
  5. Write down the farthest throw.
VersionThrow 1Throw 2Throw 3Past 10 feet?
Version 1
WHY THREE THROWS?
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Why throw three times, not just once?
FLY SAFE
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
A little one walks in front of you. What do you do?

Fold with care

Press each crease flat with your fingernail.

Line up the edges before you press.

Neat folds help you make the same plane again.

TEST DAY CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
How many times does each pilot throw?
Which throw goes in the table as the best?
Rocket's wings are different sizes. What might happen?
SafetyTrue or false?
Throw a plane toward a person.?
Fly in a clear, open space.?
Keep plane noses away from eyes.?
Throw when a pet runs past.?
WHY THIS EXERCISEPlanes are for flying, never for hitting.
A FLIGHT TEST
  • Tap a card.
  • Then tap its spot.
1First
2Next
3Then
4Last
Draw your version 1 plane from the top.

Version 1 has flown. Nice job, pilots!

Tomorrow, we figure out what happened.

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