Guest crafter Ms. Margaret was our special judge as we held a contest to see how far the planes flew, the best design, and to help determine who flew the furthest distance.
There were no set rules for our impromptu paper plane throwing contest. The group could choose to use origami paper which measures 6" by 6", 'regular' copy paper which measures 8 1/2" by 11" or legal sizes paper which measures 11" by 14 1/2 "
Books available for origami:
A Kid's Guide to Origami...Making Origami Paper Airplanes Step by Step by Michael G. LaFosse
Origami: The Fun and Funky Art of Paper Folding by Thiraunt Boonyadhistarn
I Made it Myself: Paper Folding Fun by Didier Boursin
A Kid's Guide to Origami...Making Origami Science Experiements Step by Step by Michael G. LaFosse
Classic Origami by P.D. Tuyen
Web sites consulted for paper planes:
Amazing Paper Planes: http://www.amazingpaperairplanes.com/Simple.html
Alex's Paper Planes: http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/rapier.php
California Science Center: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Education/GroupPrograms/BigLab/Rollercoasters/docs/RollercoastersPre.pdf
Stop, Drop and Craft meets Wednesdays from 4-6. Stop by and see what crafty goodness we are making!
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| Even Mrs. Gianella got in on the act! |
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| What can we use to make THE best plane? |
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| Our supplies: paper, scissors and glue! |
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| Other plane options available |
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| The helicopter option |
The contest!
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