How things fly – Paper planes

Purpose, Scope or Aim of the OER

The aim of this resource is for teachers will integrate this interdisciplinary lesson to introduce In Science learning plane about flying .

Short Description of the methods or approaches used in this OER


The purpose of including this resource is to support teachers in hiring students to break the stereotype that “boys are better at science and the girls at art.” The presentation of this resource is to find out how things fly, how they land and even more.

The goal is to create connections between art and science

Step-by-step instructions for teachers to use OER

⦁ As icebreaker I will use a short story about birds, their life and their willing for flight as high as they can.
We will study birds body and their feathers.
⦁ Each student will follow the video from the link.
⦁ Once understood how to make the paper planes the students will received paper bends to make their own plane.
⦁ Teacher will encourage students progress.
⦁ Gallery tour
⦁ Finish by asking students: Why do you think you have this result? Do your collage have similar results?

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