Explore
Construct a contraption with plastic cups & lids, ping pong balls, feathers, paper, pipe cleaners, and more, and observe if and how it flies in the air column.
Fan
Craft materials
Students should be encouraged to make several iterations on their designs based on their observations. This project can be completed individually or collaboratively. Create a simple air column by facing a fan upwards and affixing a clear plastic tube. Use cardboard to create a base for the plastic tube that allows for insertion of the flying contraptions.
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