Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn the basic principles of how drones work and have fun experimenting with a mini paper drone.
Materials and Prep
- Colorful construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Markers or crayons
- Open space for flying the paper drone
No prior knowledge is needed, just come with your curiosity and creativity!
Activities
- Create Your Own Paper Drone: Cut out a simple drone shape from the construction paper, decorate it, and then fold the wings to make it fly.
- Flight Test: Go outside and fly your paper drone. Observe how it moves and experiment with different wing designs to see how they affect flight.
- Obstacle Course Challenge: Set up a simple obstacle course with household items and navigate your paper drone through it.
Talking Points
- What is a drone?
"A drone is like a little flying robot that can go up in the sky and take pictures or deliver things." - How do drones fly?
"Drones have wings or propellers that spin really fast to help them go up in the air, just like a bird or a helicopter." - Why do we use drones?
"People use drones to see things from high up, like checking on crops or taking cool pictures from the sky." - Can drones be different sizes and shapes?
"Yes, some drones are big like airplanes and some are small like our paper drone. They can come in all shapes and colors!" - What did you learn about drones today?
"Today we learned that drones can fly with wings and propellers, and we made our own paper drone to see how it works!"