Planes, Gliders and Paper Rockets: Simple Flying Things Anyone Can Make--Kites and Copters, Too!
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Book Synopsis: Do helicopters need more or less energy to stay in the sky than an airplane? What pushes a rocket to leave the atmosphere? Why can airplanes have smaller motors than helicopters?Help your students learn the answers to these and other questions! Written for educators, homeschoolers, parents--and kids!--this fully illustrated book provides a fun mix of projects, discussion materials, instructions, and subjects for deeper investigation around the basics of homemade flying objects. With the projects in this book, you can spend more time learning and experimenting, and less time planning and preparing.
Complete with download links to PDF templates that expand your teaching, this is your one-stop manual for learning about, interacting with, and being curious about airflow, gravity, torque, power, ballistics, pressure, and force.
In Make: Planes, Gliders, and Paper Rockets, you'll make and experiment with:
- Paper catapult helicopter--add an LED light for night launches!
- Pull-string stick helicopter
- Rubber band airplane
- Simple sled kite
- 25-cent quick-build kite
- Air rockets with a parachute or a glider
- Foam air rocket
- Rocket stands
- Bounce rocket
- Low- and high-pressure rocket launchers
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Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your students or children? Look no further than our book, "Planes, Gliders and Paper Rockets: Simple Flying Things Anyone Can Make--Kites and Copters, Too!" This fully illustrated book is perfect for educators, homeschoolers, parents, and kids who want to learn about the basics of homemade flying objects.
With this book, you can help your students explore the fascinating world of aviation. They will discover the answers to questions like: Do helicopters need more or less energy to stay in the sky than an airplane? What pushes a rocket to leave the atmosphere? Why can airplanes have smaller motors than helicopters? By engaging in the projects and discussions provided, your students will gain a deeper understanding of airflow, gravity, torque, power, ballistics, pressure, and force.
What sets this book apart is the inclusion of download links to PDF templates that expand your teaching. No need to spend hours planning and preparing materials - we've got you covered. Spend more time learning and experimenting with projects like making a paper catapult helicopter with an LED light for night launches, creating a rubber band airplane, building a simple sled kite, or constructing a 25-cent quick-build kite. You can even make air rockets with a parachute or a glider, and experiment with rocket stands, bounce rockets, and low- and high-pressure rocket launchers.
Your students will have a blast while learning valuable STEM concepts. Ignite their curiosity and foster a love for science with our "Planes, Gliders and Paper Rockets" book. Order your copy today and inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts!
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