Hands-on Projects |
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History Projects
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Paper Airplanes (Gliders)
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Books:
There are several very good books that provide examples of paper airplanes.
Try constructing a sample of each type in the book. From this you
will learn the characteristics of planes that fly a long time, or ones
that go great distances, or others that can do stunts. (Book
Links)
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15 points per book
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5 points for class demonstration of the various
types
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Websites: The
are websites that also provide plans for building paper airplanes.
explore these site and build a variety of planes for time aloft, distance
or stunts. (Site Links)
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5 points for each plane type constructed and tested
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5 points for demonstrating what you have learned
in class.
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Scientific Testing:
The goal of all these projects is te develop your knowledge about flight.
One way to do this is to scientifically test the planes you build.
Start a flight log recording the type of plane, length of flights distance
of flights etc. From this make changes to improve your models. (sample
flight logs)
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10-25 additional points for you book or webstite
planes. Based on how much testing and designing you do.
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Design your own paper airplane:
you will find after building and testing many types of paper airplanes
that you will begin to make changes in the original designs to improve
them. These improvements are your own inventions.
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10-25 points in addition to your points recieved
for books, websites and scientific testing. This prior research will
be needed to show your design is unique.
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5 points for showing your new design to the class.
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10 points drow up plans and intructions so that
others can bulid your design
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Develop a list of websites or resources:
During
your studies of paper airplanes keep a list of websites or information
that you find. Good resources will be added to this site with credit to
you.
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10 points in addition to you other work with paper
airplanes.
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Competitions:
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Develop an airplane contest for your class or school
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25-50+ points this is only limited
by your determination to develop a great contest. Get with your teacher
to schedule times and places.
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Enter your plane in a Regional, State or National competition.
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25-50+ points this is only limited by your
willingness to be the best you can. Bring in photos or awards to show your
acomplishments.
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Time Lines/History: Research
the history of paper airplanes that can be found in books and websites.
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Who built the first paper airplanes?
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What importance were they in the history of flight?
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10 points in addition to your work in constructing
paper airplanes.
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10 points more by provide a bibliography as part
of your list of resources.
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Photo Journal: Find
photos of the first designers or of some of the first designs.
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10 points or more. The history of paper
airplanes is not well documented you may have trouble finding much
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10 points more by providing a bibliography as
part of your list of resources.
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Gliders: Gliders
were constructed in some of the first attempts to accomplish human flight.
Today a wide variety of glider types can be found both as models and full
size versions.
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Styrofoam: The
AMA and other groups have styrofoam glider designs that can be made out
of foam plates and egg cartons. (Site Links)
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5 points each, download the plans and construct
one of the designs
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5 points for demonstrating it in class
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Hand Gliders: WoWee
toys has a styrofoam glider that is guided by air currents made by your
hands. Learn How to do this then demonstrate it to the class. Gliders
can be signed out in my classes. (website instructions/videos)
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10 points for successfully piloting a hand glider
in class.
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Balsa Wood: There
are several companies that provide kits for making gliders. These
come in a variety of styles and comlexities.
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5-25+ points based on the complexity and time
it takes to contruct the kit.
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5 points for demonstrating for the class
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Advanced Models: Some
glider models can have wing span of several feet and can be radio controlled
from the ground
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Variable points see me about learning to
fly radio contolled in addition to construction points.
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Full Size: See
the real thing at an airport talk to a pilot, have the pilot explain how
one works.
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25 points for visiting an airport and talking
with a pilot. Bring a picture or a note from a parent.
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50 points for taking a glider flight. Bring
a picture or a note from a parent.
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Variable points for glider lessons at a flight
training center.
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50+ points 25 points
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Contruction Log:
Keep a record of the time it takes to build a project, note observations,
and hints you learn as you build the kit. Mention shortcuts, inovations,
or tips that could help you in the future.
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Design your own paper glider:
you will find after building and testing many types of paper airplanes
that you will begin to make changes in the original designs to improve
them. These improvements are your own inventions.
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10-25 points in addition to your points recieved
for books, websites and scientific testing. This prior research will
be needed to show your design is unique. the more advanced or complex
the design the more points
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5 points for demonstrating your new design to
the class.
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Develop a list of websites or resources:
During
your studies of paper airplanes keep a list of websites or information
that you find. Good resources will be added to this site with credit to
you.
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10 points in addition to you other work with paper
airplanes.
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Competitions:
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Develop an airplane contest for your class or school
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25-50+ points this is only limited
by your determination to develop a great contest. Get with your teacher
to schedule times and places.
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Enter your plane in a Regional, State or National competition.
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25-50+ points this is only limited by your
willingness to be the best you can. Bring in photos or awards to show your
acomplishments.
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Radio Contolled Flight Lessons: There
are several local clubs that provide free training in how to fly radio
controlled aircraft.
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Glider Lessons
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Historic Models:
Research the early attempts at glider
flight, then contruct a model of one of the early types.
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15-25+ points depending on the complexity of the
model
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10 points to show your written research
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10 points for a list of resouces, books and web
sites
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10-25 points for drwing up plans or instructionf
for others to follow
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Balsa wood Kits (Rubberband Powered)
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Delta Dart
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Right Fliers
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Science Olympiad
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AMA Competitions
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Planes (Electrical Powered)
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Capacitor Planes
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Battery powered planes
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Free Flight
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Radia Controlled
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Planes (Gas Powered) |
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