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What makes these paper planes fly?

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Children sit on floor and hold paper planes
What makes these paper planes fly?

SUBJECTS:  Science, Technologies

YEARS:  3–4, 9–10


Have you ever wondered what makes a paper plane fly?

Think about the design of the paper plane as well as external factors like the various forces that are at play, then make a list of the design considerations and a list of the different forces.


Acknowledgements

With thanks to Dylan Parker, Paper Pilots, and students from St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Ashfield (NSW).


Production Date: 2016


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