The project’s focus is to create an understanding of basic aerodynamics, simple machines, energy, its types, and its conversion from one form to another form. The activity relates to how a rubber band’s elastic energy is converted into mechanical energy to drive a simple propelling mechanism and basic aerodynamic structure to make a glider by using paper, balsa wood, sticking glue, and a propeller.

Learning outcomes

• The activity addresses the fundamentals of energy and its conversion into different forms.
• It describes the basics of aircraft structure and the simple mechanics to make a glider.
• Understanding of the combination of simple machines and energy to perform a specific task.

Requirements

• Mini No. of students: 15
• Max No. of students: 30
• Suitable for grade: +6
• Duration: 45 minutes