Elements of the Classroom

• How to Handbook – A brief description of the students task in the classroom.
  
  
• Plane Making Book – A how to handbook on paper airplane making.
  
  
• Whiteboard – A place for students to record their judging criterion.
  
  
• Model Area- A place where students can see and manipulate 3D models of the planes the pilots use in the stadium.
  
  
• Mission Console – The students can use the Mission Console to set these parameters and test the model. They are trying to determine what aspects impact loops, floating, distance, and accuracy.
  
  

Parameters include:

• 4 types of airplanes
• 4 degrees of throw (180, 150, 120, and 90). These angles are measured horizontally
  where the floor is the Y axis.
• 3 force options (soft throw, medium throw, hard throw)
• 3 height options (5'0, 5'5, 6'0)

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