Weight Distribution and Flight
Grades 4-8 Two 60-minute sessions Engineering
Weight Distribution and Flight
Conduct weight distribution experiments with paper airplanes to gather information for a short presentation.
Resources
Mini Design Challenge: English
Mini Design Challenge: Spanish
Objectives:
- Understand that balance and weight can impact the performance of a device.
- Create clear explanations based on their observations.
- Practice blending informal and formal presentation techniques.
The Tech Challenge
This resource was developed to prepare students for the 2019 Tech Challenge. Each year The Tech Challenge invites teams of students in Grades 4-12 to use the engineering design process to solve a real-world problem.
Learn about this year's Tech Challenge.
Standards alignment
- English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening
