Can you make a paper aeroplane? If you can't, then here are some instructions to help. Choose a difficulty and have a go at making one.

Here's a challenge: Try throwing a paper aeroplane by moving just your wrist (don't move your elbow or shoulder). It's hard, isn't it? How could you get a paper airplane to fly far if you can use only a short distance to launch it? Try this activity to find out!

Let's build aeroplane launchers! You can use one of three materials; Lego, cardboard or wood. Mr Lliwgar is going to use your plane and launcher to fly across the world and visit different countries and Wonders of the World.

Question

Which material makes the best launcher for a paper aeroplane?

Equipment/Resource List

• Paper

• Rubber bands

• Pen or pencil

• Paper clips

• Tape or stapler

• Construction materials to build a paper airplane launcher. You can use whatever materials you have available. Examples include cardboard, building toys such as LEGO® or K'NEX®, or wood. 

• Open area to launch paper airplanes (without wind or strong drafts)