“The most amazing thing about a paper airplane is that all you need to make one is a sheet of paper-nothing more.
Older children can also learn about plane movements like roll, yaw, and pitch. Making and playing with paper planes can lead to discussions about aerodynamics (the forces that impact plane flight): thrust, lift, drag, and gravity/weight. (Leonardo da Vinci Inventions 2008 Bellis 2015 Wright Brothers) Folded paper airplanesįolded paper airplanes are “gliders”-aircraft with no power source.
“The invention of the modern airplane… depended upon the scientific analysis of the anatomy of bird wings and the invention of the internal combustion engine.” (Bellis 2015 Gliders) Both Leonardo da Vinci and the Wright brothers hoped to replicate the flight of winged animals like bats and birds. Inventors of early flying machines often were inspired by nature. These can be sources of inspiration for young aviators. Invite children to move their bodies like imaginary airplanes. Leave it for several hours, checking periodically to notice changes in the dough, before flipping it to dry the bottom.Ĭolor the dried tile with acrylic paint.When outdoors, encourage children to slow down and observe the sky. Once you're satisfied, place the tile on the sheet tray in direct sunlight. Section off a ball of the dough onto a lightly dusted countertop, and roll it into a square shape-this will be your tile.Ĭreate impressions in the soft dough with your cookie cutter, rubber stamp, or object (for example, a silk flower).
To start, mix the water, flour, and salt in a bowl, and knead it for about 2 minutes. You can decorate the tile with cookie cutters, rubber stamps, and small objects.
For this art and craft activity for kids, you'll simply need the power of the sun and a few basic materials: ½ cup water, 1 ½ cup flour, ¾ cup salt, a mixing spoon, a mixing bowl, a sheet tray, a rolling pin, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes.
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