Scientific Method and Variables Lab - Paper Airplanes {Editable}

What others say

"This was an amazing resource for teaching the scientific method lab. Gets students started off on the right foot for learning the scientific method."

Daphne M.

"I used this with my honors freshmen, and they and I both liked the autonomy it gave them to pick their tested variable. Worked great!"

Kristina L.

Description

I LOVE this lab! My students LOVE this lab! When I am introducing the scientific method, few labs are easier to complete than this one and the materials couldn't be easier to prepare (literally). This investigation helps students to understand the scientific method and how the independent and dependent variables affect the distance that a paper airplane travels. In addition, students are able to focus on their team building and cooperation skills! Have fun! This lab is a guaranteed hit!

Materials needed (per student/group): three pieces of paper, this packet, meter stick and paper clips.

The designed PDF can be enjoyed the way it is, but a straightforward editable word doc is included as well.

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Scientific Method and Variables Lab - Paper Airplanes {Editable}

Name: Scientific Method and Variables Lab - Paper Airplanes {Editable}
Brand: Colorado Teaching and Design
SKU: 2310960
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.77 (62 reviews)

Colorado Teaching and Design

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$1.99

Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities

Grades

5th - 8th

Subjects

Basic Principles, General Science, Science

Standards

NGSSMS-ETS1-2

NGSSMS-ETS1-4

NGSSMS-ETS1-1

What others say

"This was an amazing resource for teaching the scientific method lab. Gets students started off on the right foot for learning the scientific method."

Daphne M.

"I used this with my honors freshmen, and they and I both liked the autonomy it gave them to pick their tested variable. Worked great!"

Kristina L.

Description

Materials needed (per student/group): three pieces of paper, this packet, meter stick and paper clips.

The designed PDF can be enjoyed the way it is, but a straightforward editable word doc is included as well.

Colorado Teaching and Design

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4.8

Rated 4.77 out of 5, based on 62 reviews

62
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Mostly used with 7th and 8th grades

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Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

December 7, 2025

This was an amazing resource for teaching the scientific method lab. Gets students started off on the right foot for learning the scientific method.

Daphne M.

714 reviews • Idaho

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

great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

October 13, 2025

This was a great resource for my special education students!

The Print & Plan Co.

(TPT Seller)

641 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

Great Scientific Method Lab!

Rated 5 out of 5

September 7, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I used this with my honors freshmen, and they and I both liked the autonomy it gave them to pick their tested variable. Worked great!

Kristina Little

(TPT Seller)

435 reviews • Kentucky

Grades taught: 9th

Rated 5 out of 5

May 6, 2025

This was a super engaging activity for my students! I used it to review for state testing.

Alexa P.

123 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

December 17, 2024

Thank you so much! My students and I have enjoyed this resource!

Heather H.

866 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Response from

Colorado Teaching and Design

(TPT Seller)

Dec 18, 2024

Thank you! Glad to hear everyone enjoyed it :)

Rated 5 out of 5

September 15, 2024

My students worked on this assignment for two class periods. They loved getting to design and test their airplanes in class. Some even went into the hallway to throw the planes so they had more room to throw them. I would definitely recommend this activity!

Emily S.

52 reviews

Grades taught: 10th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 24, 2024

Great engaging activity! My students had fun while practicing the steps of the Scientific Method.

Eric N.

524 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 2, 2024

Great resource. My students were able to use it easily.

Brittany T.

438 reviews

Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Questions & Answers

Standards

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

NGSSMS-ETS1-2

Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

NGSSMS-ETS1-4

Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

NGSSMS-ETS1-1

Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.