Hurumanu Science aerodynamics

FLIGHT

Aim: To learn about flight and aerodynamics. 

• In your groups of 3 you will make a paper plane and measure its distance and behaviour.
• In groups of 3 you will make a water rocket and record its distance and behaviour. 

Definition: Aerodynamics is a object that is able to move throw air.


4 forces of flight:

1.  Gravity
2.  Thrust
3.  Lift 
4.  Drag

Paper Plane:

Material:

1. paper 
2. paper clip

Steps:
1.Fold the paper in half vertically. 
2.Unfold the paper then fold the top edges into the centre line 
3.Fold the paper in half vertically then fold the left and right sides to make wings.

Findings:

Plane Type	Distance	Behaviour
Normal	2.9	Curves to the side.
Flaps	2.3	Curves to the side.
Paper clip	2.8	Straight.

Conclusion:Today in science we did an experiment about paper planes.  We had to create a paper plane then throw it.  We also had to measure how far the plane went and the behaviour of the way the plane flew and as you can see on the findings table we tried 3 different strategies .  The first strategy was just trying to make the plane fly normally.  The second strategy was trying to make the plane fly with flaps and the last strategy was trying to make the plane fly with a paper clip. 
But over all I really enjoyed today science lesson.