Paper Helicopter Experiment Scientific Method Activity

Description

Are you looking for a fun and engaging lab to teach the scientific method? Students will love testing variables in this differentiated paper helicopter experiment! The paper helicopter (whirlybird) template is easy to use, and students will be engaged as they test their hypotheses and collect data.

This lab provides three levels of differentiation for easy scaffolding, practice graphing, calculating speed (not a prerequisite for this lab), and writing a conclusion.

What will you find in this paper helicopter experiment?

Experimental Design Diagram with scaffolding
Data tables (differentiated versions)
CER Graphic organizer for the conclusion (three differentiated versions)
Graphing Activity (3 differentiated versions)
Conclusion page

Why purchase this paper helicopter experiment?

Student-centered
Tested in my classroom for years
Organized and easy to use
No prep – it saves you TIME!
Differentiated so you can easily use it with a range of abilities

Teachers like you said this about the Paper Helicopter Experiment:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I have used this activity for years. Your organization and supplementary materials for recording data, etc… make the activity even more meaningful for my students.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is a really cool STEM resource. I love how comprehensive and user friendly it is. Thank you for including everything I need to be successful.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an excellent resource for students. My students had a great time, and I love the different levels included. Thank you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is awesome! Well-done and easy to use. Thank you!