For the months of December & January, students built gliders out of balsa wood. The students are divided into teams of 2 engineers. The teams must research, plan, and work together build a glider that will fly as far as possible.

February 1, 2023 - Final phase of our Wood Glider Project: Glider Launching Day!!!
16 teams of engineers with 16 different gliders. Each glider was launched using a launcher to ensure the same thrust was applied. After 2 days, 3 rounds, and 50+ launches, Jessalena and William's glider flew the farthest with the top 2 combined distance of 144.8 feet and the single distance of 85.5 feet. Both are the class's all-time record!!!
​It was a fun learning experience for all the students... and their teacher! 😊
- Photos by Addie, Yarianna, & Sarina

WOOD GLIDERS - BUILDING & TESTING

January 11, 18, 25, 2023 - During this second phase, students use their drawn plans to build the glider. They transfer the wing, fuselage, and stabilizers to the balsa wood and cut the different parts ready to glue them together to make their gliders.

WOOD GLIDERS - planning

December 1,8 , 2022 - For the first phase, engineering teams are busy drawing glider plans. Once the plans are approved, they will receive the materials to start building gliders. Stay tuned for next week's updates.