Paper Helicopters

In Science this week, we used our knowledge of gravity to design and make a paper helicopter. We then applied our knowledge to design a helicopter that would be even more effective, staying in the air longer. Aaliyah, Kai, Georgia and Alex successfully made alterations that increased the time that their respective helicopters stayed in the air. The rest of us still had fun and developed a list of tips:

·        Helicopters with a paper clip at the bottom hovered for longer

·        Helicopters with longer wings and a shorter base were more effective

·        Wings had to be folded down to allow the air to keep the helicopter up