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SAMPLE: Fair Test Experiment. Paper Airplanes John Doe and Jane Smith Mr. Tripp North Middle School. BRAINSTORM. We are doing an experiment with Paper Airplanes. Variables and Constants. Independent Variable: Weight of Paper Airplane
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SAMPLE: Fair Test Experiment Paper Airplanes John Doe and Jane Smith Mr. Tripp North Middle School
BRAINSTORM We are doing an experiment with Paper Airplanes
Variables and Constants Independent Variable: Weight of Paper Airplane Dependent Variable: Distance (cm) of flight Constant Variables: Design of plane, type of paper used, how you throw the plane, where you throw the plane.
Testable Question How does the weight of a paper airplane affect the distance it flies?
Hypothesis If I throw paper airplanes with different weights, then the heavier plane will fly the farthest.
Procedure • Make a paper airplane by using a design of your choice. • Go to an open location like a gym or hallway and throw the plane. • Measure the distance of flight with a tape measure in centimeters. • Throw and measure the plane again for 2 more trials. • Repeat steps 2-4 by adding 2 paperclips, then 4 paperclips.
Graph Distance of flight (cm) Weight of paper airplane
Conclusion This experiment was to determine if the weight of a paper airplane affects the distance it flies. My hypothesis was the heavier plane would fly the farthest. The data does not support my hypothesis because the plane with 2 paperclips flew the farthest with an average of 245 centimeters, and the heaviest plane with 4 paperclips only flew an average of 100 centimeters. To further this experiment we would like to determine if the design of the airplane would affect the distance it flies.