Activity 1
History of Flying

Practical Resources:

• History Of Flying Video
• Flying Timeline Cards

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Hi1/1.1 changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
• Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
• Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements

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Activity 2
Parachutes

Practical Resources:

• Bin liner / plastic bag
• Paper napkin
• Ruler
• String
• Scissors
• Small toys

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
• Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
• Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm)

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Activity 3
Balloon Power

Practical Resources:

• Balloons
• Double sided tape
• Scissors
• String

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
• Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

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Activity 4
Aeroplanes

Practical Resources:

• About The Wright Brothers Video
• Record Flight Activity Sheet
• A4 paper
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Measuring tape

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• DT1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
• Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
• Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods

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Activity 5
Helicopter

Practical Resources:

• Paper / card
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Paper clips

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• DT1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
• DT1/1.2a select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
• Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
• Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

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Activity 6
Design Your Own Flying Machine

Practical Resources:

• All About Leonardo da Vinci Video

Optional:
• Paper
• Pencil / Crayons
• Craft sticks
• Glue / tape
• Scissors
• Recycling materials like: yoghurt pots or toilet roll

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• DT1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
• DT1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics
• Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
• Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods

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Useful Websites

Fold 'N Fly
A fantastic website which provides simple step-by-step guides to show you how to fold a variety of paper aeroplanes. This site also provides tips to make the best aeroplanes.