Science Flight

Hurumanu - Things that Fly

FLIGHT

Aim: To learn about flight and aerodynamics. 

• In your groups of 3 you will make a paper plane and measure its distance and behaviour.
• In groups of 3 you will make a water rocket and record its distance and behaviour. 

Definition:

4 forces of flight:

1.   Gravity
2.   Thrust
3.   Drag
4.   Lift  

Paper Plane:

Material:

1. paper

2. ruler

3. paper clip

4. scissors

Steps:

1. first get your materials.

2. fold your paper in half.

3. unfold it.

4. fold the corners.

Findings:

Plane Type	Distance	Behaviour
Normal	2.0 metres
Ailerons	3.2 metres
Paper clip	5 metres

Conclusion:

we are learning about the flight of the paper plane and we are measuring how far the paper plane flew.

Water Rocket

Material:

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Steps:

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Findings:

( Record the distance and the flight behaviour of your rocket.)

Fuel Amount	Test 1	Test 2	Test 3
⅓ water
½ water
¾ water

Conclusion: