Today we are going to make paper airplanes and fly them around the room and we will do it all in the name of science.  We are going to do a formal lab in hopes of uncovering the prime conditions for flying our airplanes.  To do this we will be in small groups, make a goal, make educated guesses (hypothesis’), control variables and experiment.

You will need a copy of the all the materials below, a pencil, eraser, tape measure, a chair and also 2-3 pieces of each size of paper.  Go over these materials with your teacher and happy flying!

14.11.10 Flight Lab

science lab outline

Here is a sample lab write-up to help you too…       sample lab – launching erasers – second class lever lab

Here is a great youtube video that outlines what a proper lab write-up should include.

Here is a handy website that teaches you how to build these nifty airplanes we are using today