Design & Play STEAM Set - Planes

The Design & Play STEAM Set - Planes gives children the opportunity to engineer their own flying gliders using simple, hands-on materials. Students build and decorate planes, then experiment with how design changes affect performance. This engaging activity combines creativity with physics principles in a fun and accessible way.

Educational Benefits

• Introduces principles of flight and aerodynamics
• Encourages observation and problem-solving
• Promotes fine motor skills and spatial reasoning
• Supports both structured and creative exploration

Classroom Ideas

• Conduct distance tests and record flight data
• Integrate into lessons on gravity, force, or inventions
• Explore design modifications and how they affect glide time
• Use in combination with books about aviation or famous pilots
• Encourage students to build flight journals or test logs

Specifications

• Includes materials to build 10 gliders:
• 40 straws, 30 wings, 30 plastic weights, 50 rubber bands
• Large wings measure 25cm
• Includes teacher's guide
• Designed for ages suitable to primary classrooms