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# A lesson plan about paper planes
A simple lesson structure, aimed to appeal to a broad range of
students, presented as a fun lesson, where the aim is not curriculum
based learning, but instead an enjoyable activity for both the
students and the teacher.
The design intends to leave a lot of flexibility for the teacher, such
that there is room for variation in format and content.
## Downloading
You could download a zip file with all of the files:
<https://git.mohit.uk/?p=paper-planes.git;a=blob;f=paper-planes.zip>.
Or use this website to browse all of the files, and download the ones
that you need from the tree view
(<https://git.mohit.uk/?p=paper-planes.git;a=tree>).
## Usage
The important files are
presentation.pdf A PDF of the presentation (prefered)
presentation.pptx A PowerPoint of the presentation
All versions of the presentation are identical in content.
A good idea may be not to stick to the presentation, but to use it as
a guide for a more freeform lesson that discussed paper planes,
involves the activity of making and throwing them, and also involves
open thought about the concepts behind them.
There are two videos. The one showing how to fold the John Collins
aircraft is rather good.
## Talking points
* Weight and gravity
* Acceleration/deceleration
* Surface area
* Lift and aerodynamics
* SUVAT/Projectile motion
## An example 45 minute lesson and conclusion
5 minutes : first discussion task
10 minutes : try to fold and throw some planes
10 minutes : look at the classic design and fold some more planes
15 minutes : watch the video and fold the John Collins plane
5 minutes : finish up the lesson
As mentioned this is not a strict plan, and is open to a preferred
teaching style or to a different order. The slides can also be done in
the wrong order or not done at all. The video is probably worth
watching, unless the teacher learns to make the John Collins plane
before the lesson and shows the students live.
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