Whirligig Paper Helicopter Lab: Scientific Method & Data Analysis STEM Activity

What others say

"This was a great product! It was fun and well written. I used it to review and as material for summer school. Would also be great as a first week of school activity! Hard to please, don't like school type of students loved it!"

Dulcie M.

"I used this with my grade 7&8 students to teach the scientific method at the beginning of the year. It was so easy to use and the students loved it! "

Sheryl L C.

Description

Are you looking for a fun and engaging lab to teach the scientific method? Students will love testing variables in this differentiated paper helicopter experiment! The paper helicopter (whirlybird) template is easy to use and students will be engaged as they test their hypothesis and collect data.

This lab provides three levels of differentiation for easy scaffolding as well as practice graphing, calculating speed (not a prerequisite for this lab), and writing a conclusion.

What will you find in this project?

Experimental Design Diagram with scaffolding
Data tables (differentiated versions)
CER Graphic organizer for the conclusion (three differentiated versions)
Graphing Activity (3 differentiated versions)
Conclusion page

Why purchase this product?

Student-centered
Tested in my classroom for years
Organized and easy to use
No prep - it saves you TIME!
Differentiated so you can easily use it with a range of abilities

Teachers like you said:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I have used this activity for years. Your organization and supplementary materials for recording data, etc... make the activity even more meaningful for my students.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is a really cool STEM resource. I love how comprehensive and user friendly it is. Thank you for including everything I need to be successful.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an excellent resource for students. My students had a great time, and I love the different levels included. Thank you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is awesome! Well-done and easy to use. Thank you!

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Whirligig Paper Helicopter Lab: Scientific Method & Data Analysis STEM Activity

Name: Whirligig Paper Helicopter Lab: Scientific Method & Data Analysis STEM Activity
Brand: Beakers and Ink
SKU: 4984701
Price: 4.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (95 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

PDF

Grades

5th - 7th

Subjects

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Standards

NGSS3-5-ETS1-3

What others say

Dulcie M.

"I used this with my grade 7&8 students to teach the scientific method at the beginning of the year. It was so easy to use and the students loved it! "

Sheryl L C.

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Description

This lab provides three levels of differentiation for easy scaffolding as well as practice graphing, calculating speed (not a prerequisite for this lab), and writing a conclusion.

What will you find in this project?

Experimental Design Diagram with scaffolding
Data tables (differentiated versions)
CER Graphic organizer for the conclusion (three differentiated versions)
Graphing Activity (3 differentiated versions)
Conclusion page

Why purchase this product?

Student-centered
Tested in my classroom for years
Organized and easy to use
No prep - it saves you TIME!
Differentiated so you can easily use it with a range of abilities

Teachers like you said:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I have used this activity for years. Your organization and supplementary materials for recording data, etc... make the activity even more meaningful for my students.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is a really cool STEM resource. I love how comprehensive and user friendly it is. Thank you for including everything I need to be successful.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an excellent resource for students. My students had a great time, and I love the different levels included. Thank you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is awesome! Well-done and easy to use. Thank you!

You may also enjoy the following SCIENTIFIC METHOD products:

⭐Scientific Method PowerPoint, Notes and Practice

⭐Testable and Non-Testable Question Mini-Lesson Freebie!

⭐Heart Rate Scientific Method Lab

⭐Moon Crater Scientific Method Lab

⭐Bubble Gum Scientific Method Lab

⭐Customer Tip - Submit feedback to earn TPT credit!⭐

⭐Follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 48 hours! It pays to follow me!⭐

___________________________________

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 95 reviews

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Mostly used with 6th and 7th grades

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Great product!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 24, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This was a great product! It was fun and well written. I used it to review and as material for summer school. Would also be great as a first week of school activity! Hard to please, don't like school type of students loved it!

Dulcie M.

22 reviews

Grades taught: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties

Engaging Activity!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 5, 2026

My students loved doing this lab during class! They were so engaged!

La Joie De Classe

(TPT Seller)

172 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

April 30, 2026

This was a great lab for the beginning of the year to learn the steps for the scientific method.

Kira S.

82 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Great well planned

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2026

Great well planned lab - ready to use and engaging

Louise C.

42 reviews

Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Great resource to teach scientific method!

Rated 5 out of 5

February 15, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I used this with my grade 7&8 students to teach the scientific method at the beginning of the year. It was so easy to use and the students loved it!

Mrs. C's Pure Science

(TPT Seller)

334 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Lab for scientific method

Rated 5 out of 5

February 12, 2026

Used with 8th grade students, but likely more suited to younger students.

Christine S.

138 reviews • Michigan

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Great hands on activity

Rated 5 out of 5

January 20, 2026

My students enjoyed this activity reviewing scientific method and data analysis.

Danielle M.

126 reviews • Maine

Grades taught: 8th

Great beginning of the year lab

Rated 5 out of 5

January 8, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This was such a fun and engaging lab to start the year! Students loved it. Thanks!

Leslie B.

314 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 8th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

NGSS3-5-ETS1-3

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.