What Students Will Do

  • 📄 Master Paper Folding - Learn advanced folding techniques for high-performance planes
  • ✂️ Build Multiple Designs - Try different plane styles to see what flies best
  • ⚡ Attach the Motor - Mount a small electric motor and propeller to their plane
  • ⚖️ Balance for Flight - Add weights to achieve perfect center of gravity
  • 🚀 Test Flight! - Launch and watch their plane fly under its own power
  • 🔧 Iterate & Improve - Adjust, tweak, and improve flight performance

What Students Will Learn

Aerodynamics

How wing shape, angle, and surface area create lift and stability in flight.

Thrust & Propulsion

How propellers create forward motion by pushing air backward.

Center of Gravity

Why balance matters - and how to adjust it for stable flight.

Iterative Design

Test, observe, adjust, repeat - the real engineering process!

Safe Indoor Activity

  • Indoor Friendly - Perfect for gyms, cafeterias, or large classrooms
  • Lightweight Materials - Paper planes with tiny motors are very safe
  • Low-Speed Props - Small propellers spin slowly and safely
  • Supervised Flights - All test flights happen in controlled space
  • No Sharp Parts - All components are soft and lightweight

Why Schools Love This Workshop

  • Indoor Activity - Great for bad weather days or limited outdoor space
  • High Engagement - Kids love seeing their paper planes fly with motors!
  • STEM Integration - Combines physics, engineering, and hands-on building
  • Creative Expression - Students design and decorate their own planes
  • Instant Gratification - Multiple test flights during the session
  • Problem Solving - Students troubleshoot and improve their designs

Workshop Details

  • Format: One-time workshop with multiple build/test cycles
  • Duration: 1.5 hours typical
  • Group Size: Up to 15 students per session
  • Space Needed: Gym, cafeteria, or large classroom (indoor)
  • Equipment: All included - motors, propellers, paper, batteries
  • Science Connection: Aerodynamics, thrust, lift, center of gravity

Perfect For

  • Science Classes - Forces of flight, aerodynamics, engineering
  • Rainy Day Activities - Exciting indoor STEM when you can't go outside
  • STEM Enrichment - Hands-on engineering and physics
  • After-School Programs - Fun, engaging building activity
  • Library Programs - Works great in community spaces