Glider Building Activity

In this lab, students will experiment with lift by building and testing gliders. Students will utilize engineering practices and apply their knowledge of lift and drag. Each student will build and fly their own glider. They will select one or more of the flying challenges suggested in the activity and then work to achieve the best possible performance of their glider through testing, modifying, and re-testing their gliders.

• Balsa wood gliders
• Extra balsa wood pieces
• Craft knives

Each lab kit is equipped for 40 students. If the lab is a group activity (4 students), there are 10 of each item. If the lab is an individual activity, there are 40 of each item. As a reminder, each kit contains the materials needed that are NOT commonly found in the classroom.