Who doesn’t love creating something that can soar across the room? These Paper Loop Gliders are fun to play with, easy to make, and great for experimenting with design!
You will need:
-drinking straw
-paper
-scissors
First, cut two paper strips, about 1” wide, along the 11” side of a piece of paper. Set one strip aside, but cut the other strip to a length of 5.5.”
Make a loop out of one strip of paper and tape the ends together. Repeat with second strip.
Place a straw so that the ends are aligned with the two taped parts of the loops and securely tape the straw to the interior of each loop there.
Now you’re ready to take flight! Launch the glider with a gentle, flat throw, with the large loop in the back. How far can you make your glider soar? Share your glider on our Facebook Page with your flight results!
Experiment:
Does your glider fly differently when you change the position of the loops? What about if you change the size of the loops or the weight of the paper? Challenge yourself to design different gliders and see which one flies the farthest!
