Building gilders was fun to do. It was interesting to see how using different materials to build the gliders, affected the way they flew. Also it was interesting how after we used the gliders that Phil gave us, we already kind of new how to build a glider. But then when we were building the glider, it was a lot of trials until we got it to fly. But having the gliders Phil gave us definitely helped because when we were building our wings and the stabilizer, we would go off the glider he gave us. We would use the dihedral span of the glider he gave us and do it to ours.
What worked for our glider was going back to the glider Phil gave us. It was really helpful because it was as if we were to go back to our notes and improve ours. What surprised us was that it was kind of hard to find a good stabilizer. We remade a lot. We'd either make them too big or too small so it was difficult finding a good size. What we'll never do again is trying to go fancy. We tried to make one that we weren't sure it was going to fly but since it looked cool we chose to make it. I think it's better to look for something that's going to work rather than the appearance
What worked for our glider was going back to the glider Phil gave us. It was really helpful because it was as if we were to go back to our notes and improve ours. What surprised us was that it was kind of hard to find a good stabilizer. We remade a lot. We'd either make them too big or too small so it was difficult finding a good size. What we'll never do again is trying to go fancy. We tried to make one that we weren't sure it was going to fly but since it looked cool we chose to make it. I think it's better to look for something that's going to work rather than the appearance
Building a kite was pretty interesting. When you see kites you think its easy to build, you think the only thing you need is some string, sticks, and some sort of paper. But in reality, it's pretty tough. You have to know what degree to bend your sticks, where to tape them down, how long, how thick, then the material for your paper, where to put the string, and last but not least, many trails and error.
My first partner (top pictures) and i made a butterfly kite. The problem that we had was finding out where to attach the string and to keep it flying. My second project (bottom pictures) my partner and I built a tetrahedral kite. The problem we had with the tetrahedral kite was figuring how we would wrap the paper on the straws and to make them all the same size. What worked on the butterfly kite was finding the point of pressure. Once we found that, it was easy to find out where we could put the string. On the pyramid triangle it was easy because we would see where the wind would hit and go based off of that. What i wouldn't do again is working on the same thing as my partner. What i would do is give each other roles so we can get work done quicker. That happened while building the pyramid triangle, we worked on the same thing so it tok longer to finish.
My first partner (top pictures) and i made a butterfly kite. The problem that we had was finding out where to attach the string and to keep it flying. My second project (bottom pictures) my partner and I built a tetrahedral kite. The problem we had with the tetrahedral kite was figuring how we would wrap the paper on the straws and to make them all the same size. What worked on the butterfly kite was finding the point of pressure. Once we found that, it was easy to find out where we could put the string. On the pyramid triangle it was easy because we would see where the wind would hit and go based off of that. What i wouldn't do again is working on the same thing as my partner. What i would do is give each other roles so we can get work done quicker. That happened while building the pyramid triangle, we worked on the same thing so it tok longer to finish.
This project was challenging at first.We were able to do any project we wanted but it was hard to pick what to make. After we did, it was pretty straight forward. We looked for videos and directions. There was a lot of ways to make a sky lantern. There was different types of paper, with sticks or without, how thick the cardboard, how wide would it be, with a candle or with old shirts, there was a lot to pick from.
We didn't know how we were going to present our project in exhibition. The place where we were going to be at, we didn't know if we could fly it. So we chose to talk about our project and explain how it works. Then after that we had the option of them making their own sky lantern. We gave them the materials which were, tissue paper, cardboard pieces that we had already cut , wire, scissors, wire cutter, glue, and old t-shirts. We walked them through the process and explain how to make it step by step.
We didn't know how we were going to present our project in exhibition. The place where we were going to be at, we didn't know if we could fly it. So we chose to talk about our project and explain how it works. Then after that we had the option of them making their own sky lantern. We gave them the materials which were, tissue paper, cardboard pieces that we had already cut , wire, scissors, wire cutter, glue, and old t-shirts. We walked them through the process and explain how to make it step by step.
Building a sky lantern was fun. it was something different because we had only built gliders and kites. But it was kind of easy because in a way, it was similar to build a kite. We had to see how to make the body as light as possible and then find the right spot to tie the old t-shirts because if it was too much to one side, it would be crooked so we had to find the middle, like a center of gravity.
What worked well is that we finished our project. We got to a place where we were content with it because we didn’t think it was going to fly, but after analyzing our unsuccessful projects, we made one where we did think it was going to fly. We ended up changing our presentation but it was still good. It was surprising How it took a lot of trials and errors to make a good sky lantern. They look easy to make and that you’ll get em on the first try but they’re not. We had to fix how much shirts we'd tie on the wire and how big we would make the whole in the bottom. The most interesting i learned was how sky lanterns work. We usually think that it works because of the fire, but you also need a coldish climate to be around in order for it to fly and i didn’t know that.
What worked well is that we finished our project. We got to a place where we were content with it because we didn’t think it was going to fly, but after analyzing our unsuccessful projects, we made one where we did think it was going to fly. We ended up changing our presentation but it was still good. It was surprising How it took a lot of trials and errors to make a good sky lantern. They look easy to make and that you’ll get em on the first try but they’re not. We had to fix how much shirts we'd tie on the wire and how big we would make the whole in the bottom. The most interesting i learned was how sky lanterns work. We usually think that it works because of the fire, but you also need a coldish climate to be around in order for it to fly and i didn’t know that.