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 set has ten individually packaged, ready-to-build 1:1 kits for learners to make - and keep! It's perfect for small group classes, STEM activity stations, or make-and-take projects for 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 pack includes ten individually packed kits in a reclosable bag, each containing
A propeller
A fuselage stick
A latex-free rubber band
A cardstock instruction & wing design sheet
A marker set
Sticky strips and
A learner build guide
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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