What’s a Flying Machine? Learners build three versions of reusable, high-flying copters that zoom high and far! This project kit is for learners in grades K and up.
This playful engineering bulk project pack features ready-to-build components for learners to create and keep. It's perfect forgroups of up to 25, STEM activity stations, or special events.
It's a perfect 20- to 40-minute screen-free activity with extensions available in our educator guides. Flying Machines are popular family engagement or multi-session experiences for elementary and middle school learners.
By building with simple materials - a propeller, a special support stick, card stock and a rubber band, learners explore energy transfer, aerodynamics and the challenges of flight through the engineering design process. It’s an engaging way to bring complex ideas, such as stored potential energy and released kinetic energy, to life, all while emphasizing creative exploration and problem-solving.
What's in the pack?
This is a bulk-packed class set in a reclosable box. You'll receive each of the following in labeled reusable packages of 25:
Propellers
Fuselage sticks
Latex-free rubber bands
Cardstock instruction & fuselage design sheets
Marker sets
Sticky strips
Resealable bags for re-using and storing
You’ll need to provide scissors and extra paper for customizing their creation.
What do adults need to support?
Flying Machines have a coaching playbook available via our website, featuring quick-start guides, slide decks, extensions, and videos, so adults can quickly prepare and confidently play alongside their learners.
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