Flying High Chris
             OBJECTIVE: To build and fly paper airplanes so that you can practice
             calculating speed and distance as well as learn a bit about designing an
             BACKGROUND: Before beginning this activity I already had my plane
             pattern in my mind. I knew that my design would be basic but effective in
             achieving maximum distance. This activity relates to our studies because
             it requires us to apply the scientific method and of change in position.
             MATERIALS: The materials that were required to make this activity
             possible were a follows: sheets of paper of various sizes and weights, a
             watch with a second hand, a meter stick, string, tape, paper clips, and a
             PROCEDURE: Everyone in the group designs and constructs a paper
             airplane. The group then selects an airplane to fly in the class contest. Next
             the groups select a flight area, recorder, timer, thrower, and a measurer.
             The groups throw several test flights to get a feel for their aircraft, then
             they begin the experiment itself. After all the flights have been properly
             recorded each group member finds the speed of their aircraft by dividing
             DAT@ The speeds recorded for our group were as follows: trial 1, 10
             meters per second (mps); trial 2, 18 mps; and trial 3 with 22 mps. I noted
             that the other airplanes were slower than our plane and I can conclude
             that this is because of their weight and design.
             DISCUSSION: I was pleased with the outcome of this experiment and the
             performance of our aircraft. We didn't encounter any major problems
             except for a straight flight but this was easily overcame by creasing our
             aircraft's wings. I enjoyed participating in this experiment because it was
             outside of our classroom. Ahhh I love the sweet smell of VICTORY!!!
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