Introduction
Grade: 2-3
Subject: Integrated Studies
Air transportation involves using flying machines to transport people or things from one place to another. Unlike vehicles that use roads or water, air vehicles travel mid-air. Common examples of air transportation include airplanes and helicopters. The first recorded flight in a hot air balloon took place in 1783. It was a significant milestone in air travel. A famous airship. In 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered flight with their airplane named the Wright Flyer. Their invention revolutionized air transportation here you will make a model of your air transportation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkiXfgK-Dec&t=10s
Task
Build Your Own Cardboard Airplane Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_mmHY3GVSM
Materials Needed:
- Cardboard (from old boxes or cereal boxes)
- Scissors
- Markers or coloured pencils
- Glue or tape
- Popsicle sticks (optional, for wings)
Use your imaginative minds
Process
Step 1
Design Your Airplane:
- Draw the shape of your airplane on the cardboard. Think about the wings, tail, and body. You can make it as creative as you like!
- Cut out the airplane shape carefully.
Step 2
Decorate Your Airplane:
- Use markers or coloured pencils to add details to your airplane. You can paint windows, draw engines, or even create a unique design.
- Imagine your airplane flying through the sky – what colours would you choose?
Step 3
Assemble Your Airplane:
- Fold the wings upward along the dotted lines (if you’ve drawn them).
- Attach the wings to the sides of the airplane using glue or tape.
- Add a tail at the back of the airplane.
Step 4
Pilot Your Creation:
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- Hold your cardboard airplane and pretend to be a pilot!
- Fly it around the room, make loops, and land it gently.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufdXn-86R1I
Evaluation
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Rubric |
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Criteria |
Excellent 4% |
Good 3% |
Satisfactory 2% |
Need Improvement 1% |
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Skill |
Neat, precise, and well-assembled model. |
Model is mostly neat and well-assembled. |
Some parts of the model are messy or not securely attached. |
Model lacks neatness and appears hastily put together. |
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Creativity |
Unique design with thoughtful details. |
Model shows creativity, but lacks some originality. |
Basic design with minimal creativity. |
Model is a standard airplane shape with no unique features. |
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Material Used |
Used appropriate materials (e.g., cardboard, paint). |
Most materials used are suitable for the task. |
Some materials are inappropriate or missing. |
Inadequate choice of materials affects the overall quality. |
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Presentation/Effort and Engagement |
Clearly explains the model and its features by going beyond and above. |
Provides some information about the model. Demonstrated effort and interest. |
Minimal explanation; lacks details. Completed the task but without much effort. |
Unable to describe the model effectively. Minimal effort; lacks engagement. |
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Total |
16-20% |
12-15% |
8-11% |
4-7% |
Conclusion
Making a cardboard airplane is like embarking on an exciting adventure! Gather your materials: cardboard, scissors, glue, and markers. Design your airplane, maybe it’s a passenger jet or a speedy fighter plane. Cut out the wings, tail, and fuselage from cardboard. Assemble them using glue or tape. Get creative, add windows, engines, and colourful details! Imagine your cardboard plane soaring through the sky. Share your creation with friends and family. Learn fun facts about real airplanes, how they fly, who pilots them, and where they go!
Credits
References
craft, J. D. (n.d.). How to make a cardboard Airplane that flies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_mmHY3GVSM.
Learn, S. a. (n.d.). Air transport vehicles for kids - Vocabulary for children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkiXfgK-Dec&t=10s.
Living, A. i. (2024 Autodesk, Inc.). Easy Cardboard Airplane That Flies. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Cardboard-Airplane-That-Flies/.
Stainton, D. H. (2023). What is air transportation? Tourism Teacher.
Teacher Page
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