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Origami Flight: The Physical Setting

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Sixth graders investigate the forces that move certain objects.  In this physics lesson, 6th graders design and create paper flying objects using origami methods, which they practice flying in different conditions.  Students record and analyze their data, such as distance, flight time, etc.

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6th
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Math
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2 hrs
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