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= ﻿ ﻿Project Report Tori, Emily, and Courtney    = Why do you think the scientific method an important process?
 * **Task to be completed** || **Date, student comments, answers to questions and results of task.** ||
 * **Lesson 1:** Introduction and discussion about scientific method.

Decide what factor can be measured to determine which is the 'best' paper airplane.

Write a question that states what your group would like to investigate. || The scientific method is an important process because it helps scientists figure out what they need to complete in order to answer questions and problems accuratley.

The factor is the distance the plane will fly.

How will the style of the plane affect how far it flies? || (length of flight, height of flight, accuracy of flight). Write three to five notes about what you have learnt from your research.
 * **Lesson 2:** Research of different paper planes to determine which variable you will test (length of plane, width of plane, mass etc) that affects the factor you are measuring

Write your hypothesis in the cell at right. || Notes: (1) Elevators on the tail will help (2) Good, crisp folds will work better than sloppy folds (3) Must have an aerodynamic shape (4) The more glue you add, the more weight it will add which may affect the flight (5) Drag is responsible for slowing down a paper airplane.

My hypothesis: The classic glyder will fly the farthest. || Write out your experimental procedure, adding any steps you feel are necessary. || Independent variable: style of the plane Controlled/constant variable: starting position, angle you throw it, paper material, same size paper, two sheets of paper Dependent variables: how far the plane will fly
 * **Lesson 3:** Independent, controlled and dependent variables.

1) Select 3 planes: clasic glyder, four wing glyder, and the long distance flyer) 2)Launch the airplanes one at a time inside of the gym. 3) Throw the classic Glyder with your foot behind the line 4) Measure how far it flies in meters. 5) Record the data in your chart. 6) Repeat steps 2 more times. 7) Repeat with the other two planes. || Choose three planes and complete five trials for each plane. Collect the data for each trial. Complete the Google form (Result Entry Form) with your results One member of the group should be responsible for filming a student explaining the hypothesis being tested, the actual flight trials or post-flight results. ||  ||
 * **Lesson 4:** Trials
 * **Lesson 5:** Graph your results and post your video to the wiki. ||  ||
 * **Lesson 6:** Compare your results with those of other students. ||  ||