Wooden Helicopter Activity (KS4)

KS4 WOODEN HELICOPTER

SUBJECT: Aeronautics

TOPIC: Propulsion

DESCRIPTION: Make two pieces of wood into a simple helicopter.

MATERIALS and TOOLS:

1/4-inch dowel rod 7 1/2 inches long

1 piece of pine or other soft wood 3/4x8xl/4 inches

Carving knife or wood rasp

Electric drill and 1/4-inch drill bit

Fine sandpaper

Glue

Pencil

Ruler