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Paper Helicopters - Science
This resource, aimed at primary level, links to the topic of forces. Students use a template to make paper spinners, and then investigate how fast they fall when different variables such as length of rotor blade, type of paper or number of paper clips are changed. The resource contains notes on running the activity, background knowledge and ideas for further activities. This resource has been produced by Discover Science & Engineering for Science Foundation Ireland.
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