Objective: Today we are going to learn about the National Airplane Paper Day - a day dedicated to celebrating the invention of paper airplanes and the joy of flying.
Opening activity:
- Let's start the class by asking everyone to make a paper airplane
- Take 2-3 minutes to create your airplane
- Once you are done, throw your airplane from your desk to the front of the class
- We will measure the distance traveled by each airplane and award points to the person who throws the farthest
Introduction to National Airplane Paper Day:
- Did you know that paper airplanes have been around for over 2000 years?
- The ancient Chinese were pioneers in the art of paper folding, and their creations included paper birds and boats
- The Wright brothers also experimented with paper airplane designs before they invented the first airplane
- However, it was not until the 20th century that paper airplanes became a popular pastime and a source of creative expression
Goal of the lesson:
- By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of the history, science, and art of paper airplanes
- You will also be equipped with the skills to design and fly your own paper airplane
- Let's get started!
Transition to the first activity:
- Our first activity will be to explore the physics of paper airplane flight
- We will learn about the four forces of flight and how they apply to paper airplanes
- Get ready to fold and launch!