Make Straw Paper Airplanes
With just a few straws, some construction paper, scissors, and tape, you and your child can make a paper airplane that looks...absolutely ridiculous!... but flies so well that the whole family will be trying to come up with the ultimate flier.
Materials
Directions
Cut two strips of paper — one longer and thicker than the other. Make a loop with each strip and use tape to secure.
The larger strip will be the rear of the plane. Apply a bit of tape to your straw and attach the straw inside your rear circle. Smooth the tape down so the straw is kept firmly in place. (Feel free to apply even more tape. The more secure the straw, the better.)
Tape the smaller circle to the front of the straw, making sure the smaller circle is in line with larger circle.
That’s it! (We know. It’s the weirdest looking paper airplane you’ve ever seen. But just wait until you throw it!)
Hold the straw so that the small circle is forward and both circles are on top of the straw. Then throw!
After a couple throws, your child might want to experiment with other materials to build a plane. What happens if you add more loops? What about using cardboard instead of a straw? Or a pencil? The sky's the limit!
Science