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Paper Airplane Distance Contest

Build it⏱ 5 minutesAges 5-10

Pointy planes cut through air. Wide planes glide. Kids learn by comparing.

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  • 3 sheets of paper
  • Something to mark the landing spot
Supplies for Paper Airplane Distance Contest

Do it in 3 steps

Paper Airplane Distance Contest step 1
1

Fold three different planes: one pointy, one wide, one your own design.

2

Throw each one from the same spot.

Paper Airplane Distance Contest step 3
3

Mark where each lands. Which design won?

DO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ 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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