Things That Fly
Activity content:
An activity covering years 1 - 6
By prior agreement the activity can occupy from 1 - 2 hours depending on the year group and the depth and extend of the detail required.
Wright Flyer
On 17th December 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first
powered, sustained and controlled flight. Their aircraft flew 260 metres. Pupils can follow step by step instructions to make their own model.
Boomerangs
The Australian aborigine used boomerangs for centuries. Although they were thrown cart wheeling across the ground to kill prey, smaller, lighter ones were used for sport and, with a little practice, they will return when thrown.
Helicopters
Here we use a selection of paper devices that use helicopter type
blades to slow their fall. Try a simply launching device to give them
extra height to start their fall.
Loop gliders
These loop gliders fly surprisingly well. The pupils make a glider with card and a straw. They then can vary the size of the loops and the length of the straw to achive the perfect long flight.
Flying Kites
A simple carrier bag can make a brilliant kite that doesn't need much
wind to fly. Pupils experiment with different designs once they have made the basic kite.