Every child wants to fly helicopters. Today is their lucky day! Using nothing but rubber bands and paper propellers, this activity will help make their flying dreams come true!

Category: D.I.Y.

Grade Level: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 6

$3.99

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Description

In this activity, students will demonstrate their understanding of kinetic and potential energy by creating a simple rubber band propeller. This activity will also help students develop their DIY crafting skills as they learn how to assemble and modify the propeller to achieve optimal performance.

Objectives
The students should be able to make a paper cup helicopter that uses a rubber band to spin its top propeller.
Materials & Supplies
Paper Cup (8 oz), Colored Cardstock, Beads (10mm), Rubber Band (3.5 inch), Hot Glue Gun & Sticks, 1⁄8 Wooden Dowels (6 inches), Pencil (sharpened), Ruler, X-acto Knife, Jumbo Popsicle Sticks (colored)