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Paper Airplane Distance Contest
Pointy planes cut through air. Wide planes glide. Kids learn by comparing.
Grab this
- 3 sheets of paper
- Something to mark the landing spot
Do it in 3 steps
1
Fold three different planes: one pointy, one wide, one your own design.
2
Throw each one from the same spot.
3
Mark where each lands. Which design won?
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Add a paper clip to the nose and test again.
🧠 Why it works
Pointy planes cut through air. Wide planes glide. Kids learn by comparing.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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