Printable Lesson Plan On How to make a paper airplane

Lesson Plan : How to make a paper airplane

Topic:	Making a paper airplane
Content:	Folding a letter sized sheet of paper to create a airplane like object which will glide through the air.
Goals:	Create a paper airplane.
Objectives:	Within a 2 hour time-frame, the student is able to follow the instructions to fold a piece of paper into an airplane which flies.
Materials:	8.5 inch x 11 inch (letter sized) sheet of paper. Drawing supplies (Pencil crayons, markers)
Introduction:	(5 mins) Distribute sheets of paper to class.
Development:	(10 mins) Teacher creates a paper airplane as a demonstration and throws it out into the class to show it flies.
Practice:	(40 mins) Walk students step by step through the process of folding a paper airplane.
Accommodations:	Show different models and adjustments. Teacher can assist with folding.
Checking For Understanding:	Pausing to allow students to catch up. Allow for questions. Assist students in need of help.
Closure:	Students go outside(weather permitting) to see who's plane flies the furthest.
Evaluation:	How well they could follow along. Progression through through the steps. Creativity of design.
Teacher Reflections:	How well did the students follow along? How many completed all the steps? How engaged were they? What can be changed for next time?