Throwing paper airplanes for distance

We will be in the front lobby periods 1,2, and 7, throwing paper airplanes a distance of 10-meters to earn an "A" on that project. The kiddoes are now well versed on the Bernoulli principle of wing design and Newton's Third Law of Motion dealing with action and reaction. For the past week, I have watched these cherubs design, build and test various types of paper airplanes. Each time, learning a bit more about flight, friction, drag, thrust, and, of course, gravity.

Have a great night folks.

Changes in Agenda

I had to change the agenda for the week. I cannot get in the gymnasium or cafeteria on Friday to launch duration paper airplanes. So, I will launch distance planes in the lobby on Friday and then use Monday to launch duration from the gymnasium balcony.

Have a great night, folks.

Bernoulli's Principle, Newtonian Laws, and Paper Airplanes

Gee, Mr. Z, making paper airplanes are so complicated. Using Bernoulli's Principle of flight - the faster the air moves the less pressure there is. And then, Newton's third law of motion that focuses on "the angle of attack". If that was not enough, Mr. Z, you talk about installing "elevators" on our planes. Why can't you just call them, flaps?

Went Diggin' In Da Doit.
Here is a link to photos I took at the archaeology dig at the Muncy Canal project. Click on the link. Downloading takes about three minutes. http://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/497970223125916/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=52353

Have a great night, folks.