Products And Presentation
We have finally done up some of the more impressive planes and will be show casing some of them to judges who we will be presenting our products to. Presentation slides will be uploaded in the next post for you to download and view.
Week 7 of IPW: report writing
This post is going to be about the report we are going to write about for our project on paper airplanes. We are currently coming up with a draft and it will be up hopefully by next week. Here are our thoughts on the report:
Nicholas Chong: I think that writing a report is really helpful and useful in letting people know more about what we're doing and what we will be working on. The information provided in our report will be full of facts and ideas about paper airplanes.
Denzel Low: Writing reports are not only good for other people to read. It also acts as a "self-evaluation" worksheet for us to see what we have actually accomplished throughout our project. It helps us set more ambitious goals so that our products will be nothing but the best.
Dong Wen Hao: Our report is going to cover a lot of material and we think that people will know more about us through 1 report that we will write. If people do not understand the goal of our project, they can just refer to our report and everything will become clear to them.
Dreo Tan: Reports are a great way to share ideas around in a group. It's not only for the general public to read, rather, it is more for us to see where we can improve and also what we can do.
Nicholas Chong: I think that writing a report is really helpful and useful in letting people know more about what we're doing and what we will be working on. The information provided in our report will be full of facts and ideas about paper airplanes.
Denzel Low: Writing reports are not only good for other people to read. It also acts as a "self-evaluation" worksheet for us to see what we have actually accomplished throughout our project. It helps us set more ambitious goals so that our products will be nothing but the best.
Dong Wen Hao: Our report is going to cover a lot of material and we think that people will know more about us through 1 report that we will write. If people do not understand the goal of our project, they can just refer to our report and everything will become clear to them.
Dreo Tan: Reports are a great way to share ideas around in a group. It's not only for the general public to read, rather, it is more for us to see where we can improve and also what we can do.
Our very own introductory video!
Hey all! I created a small little introductory video about our group using Xtranormal, a website that allows you to create movies just by typing the script out. Unfortunately, the movie is "a bit" too big to fit in the sidebar, so I'll just post it here for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
"Aeroplanes r us" Introductory video
"Aeroplanes r us" Introductory video
SCS Nakamura Lock, another plane from the paper airplane guy.
Hey there, we're back after 3 days of exams and want to start on our planes again. This post is about the SCS Nakamura lock. Now the name sounds very complicated, but it's just your normal plane that is able to fly straight. The good thing about this plane is that it will always stay in shape and won't "spread out" like your normal planes do. Watch the video and the paper airplane guy will show you what I mean.
SCS NAKAMURA LOCK

SCS NAKAMURA LOCK

The Paper airplane guy's very own Youtube channel and website!
Hey all! As you know, the paper airplane guy AKA John M. Collins is our source of inspiration and we want you to also be inspired by his wonderful paper planes!
The Paper Airplane Guy's Youtube Channel
The Paper Airplane Guy's Website
There'll be no more posts from now till the 4th of March as there are exams going on. See Ya!
The Paper Airplane Guy's Youtube Channel
The Paper Airplane Guy's Website
There'll be no more posts from now till the 4th of March as there are exams going on. See Ya!
Lesson 5: Survey questions and reflections.
This week, we will be working on several survey questions to ask the general public as well as some school mates. The data collected will be tabulated to see how much the public knows about paper airplanes, whether the general public like paper airplanes and whether the general public think they are environmentally friendly. Here are the survey questions:
Reflections:
Nicholas Chong: I think that coming up with survey questions is a very good idea as we can find out what the general public wants from us. Coming up with the questions itself was a bit difficult, but eventually we have done them and hope to conduct the surveys soon.
Denzel Low: I think that surveys are very useful and helpful in finding out how much the general public knows about paper airplanes. The questions that we have come up with have been carefully thought out and we hope that the general public will give us good feedback in order for us to come up with a better product.
Dong Wen Hao: I hope that this survey that we have planned out will help the general public realise that there are such things as paper airplanes and that they will realise that it will soon be a growing trend. I also hope that we will be able to carry out the survey properly and smoothly so that people will be impressed with our survey skills.
Dreo Tan: I hope that the data collected from the surveys will help us to make better planes and bring it out to the public in order to let them realise that paper planes can play a part in saving the earth as well as let people have more fun.
We will be taking a break in order to study for our common tests and hope to be up and running again right after the exams. Thank you!
Reflections:
Nicholas Chong: I think that coming up with survey questions is a very good idea as we can find out what the general public wants from us. Coming up with the questions itself was a bit difficult, but eventually we have done them and hope to conduct the surveys soon.
Denzel Low: I think that surveys are very useful and helpful in finding out how much the general public knows about paper airplanes. The questions that we have come up with have been carefully thought out and we hope that the general public will give us good feedback in order for us to come up with a better product.
Dong Wen Hao: I hope that this survey that we have planned out will help the general public realise that there are such things as paper airplanes and that they will realise that it will soon be a growing trend. I also hope that we will be able to carry out the survey properly and smoothly so that people will be impressed with our survey skills.
Dreo Tan: I hope that the data collected from the surveys will help us to make better planes and bring it out to the public in order to let them realise that paper planes can play a part in saving the earth as well as let people have more fun.
We will be taking a break in order to study for our common tests and hope to be up and running again right after the exams. Thank you!
Paper airplane: Tumbling Wing by John M. Collins.
For awhile, we have been trying to make this particular airplane and it's proven to be quite a challenge to fly it due to many factors. You can have a go at making it as well. Here's the video:
THE TUMBLING WING
THE TUMBLING WING
The airplane guy: John Collins
Here is an amazing person which our inspiration comes from, enjoy!
John M. Collins: The paper airplane guy.
John M. Collins: The paper airplane guy.
Guiding questions (Week 4)
We have come up with some guiding questions to help us in our experiment in finding some airplanes that can do acrobatics and factors that can help.
This questions are now currently being considered and the experiment will be carried out soon.
This questions are now currently being considered and the experiment will be carried out soon.
Reflections and worksheets (Lesson 4)
Here are the reflections and worksheets for lesson 4:
Here are the worksheets for lesson 4:
Here are the reflections for lesson 4:
Denzel Low: I feel that IPW has really pushed me in my thinking and helped me think out of the box. We have covered a lot of things so far about paper airplanes and the many acrobatic feats they can do. What I think we should do next is to improve on it and customise out works such that they are pleasing to the eye but yet maintain the amazing way they fly.
Nicholas Chong: This lesson I learnt that how improving our guiding question will improve our research and therefore improve our final product. Making a plane is not easy, with many turns and folds. However, if we put our heart and soul into it, we will be able to do it.
Dong Wen Hao: We had a great time trying to come up with guiding questions in search for the ultimate airplane that can do stunts and acrobatics.
Dreo Tan: I feel that the lesson are very interesting and that I learned a lot of things when we did the project. Besides learning how to fold the plane, I learnt teamwork.
Here are the worksheets for lesson 4:
Here are the reflections for lesson 4:
Denzel Low: I feel that IPW has really pushed me in my thinking and helped me think out of the box. We have covered a lot of things so far about paper airplanes and the many acrobatic feats they can do. What I think we should do next is to improve on it and customise out works such that they are pleasing to the eye but yet maintain the amazing way they fly.
Nicholas Chong: This lesson I learnt that how improving our guiding question will improve our research and therefore improve our final product. Making a plane is not easy, with many turns and folds. However, if we put our heart and soul into it, we will be able to do it.
Dong Wen Hao: We had a great time trying to come up with guiding questions in search for the ultimate airplane that can do stunts and acrobatics.
Dreo Tan: I feel that the lesson are very interesting and that I learned a lot of things when we did the project. Besides learning how to fold the plane, I learnt teamwork.
Video on How to Fold the BOOM!erang plane
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Now you need to collect ALL of your materials. Materials to gather: -1 sheet of A4 paper
Step 2: Begin Folding
Now to begin folding. You start by folding your paper in half lengthwise. Then unfold so you have a crease.
Step 3: Keep Folding
Now fold both top corners in to the center crease.
Step 4: More Folding
Next you need to fold the top point down so there is about one centimeter from the bottom of the point to the new fold. It should look like an envelope!
Step 5: Even More Folding
Fold the top corners down so they touch the middle crease. Do not line them up against it. Only the top corners should touch the centre.
Step 6: Some More of That Folding Stuff
Here is an easy step. Just fold that little triangle near the bottom up.
Step 7: Getting Closer
Fold the left and right side so they meet at the center crease.
Step 8: Apple Pie! <--(just wanted to spice things up a bit...yummm)
Now you fold these back out about a centimeter in from the previous folds.
Step 9: Almost There!!!
Now fold these wings in so they look like wings. They need to line up along the center crease on the top portion.
Step 10: Last Fold!!!
Fold the wings back at the center crease and lift them up so it can fly. It shouild look like an airplane now!
Here is a video we found of youtube that shows how it flies:
BOOMERANG PLANE
See! Even a young boy can do it! So can we!
Nicholas
Now you need to collect ALL of your materials. Materials to gather: -1 sheet of A4 paper
Step 2: Begin Folding
Now to begin folding. You start by folding your paper in half lengthwise. Then unfold so you have a crease.
Step 3: Keep Folding
Now fold both top corners in to the center crease.
Step 4: More Folding
Next you need to fold the top point down so there is about one centimeter from the bottom of the point to the new fold. It should look like an envelope!
Step 5: Even More Folding
Fold the top corners down so they touch the middle crease. Do not line them up against it. Only the top corners should touch the centre.
Step 6: Some More of That Folding Stuff
Here is an easy step. Just fold that little triangle near the bottom up.
Step 7: Getting Closer
Fold the left and right side so they meet at the center crease.
Step 8: Apple Pie! <--(just wanted to spice things up a bit...yummm)
Now you fold these back out about a centimeter in from the previous folds.
Step 9: Almost There!!!
Now fold these wings in so they look like wings. They need to line up along the center crease on the top portion.
Step 10: Last Fold!!!
Fold the wings back at the center crease and lift them up so it can fly. It shouild look like an airplane now!
Here is a video we found of youtube that shows how it flies:
BOOMERANG PLANE
See! Even a young boy can do it! So can we!
Nicholas
Reflections and worksheets (Lesson 2)
Here are the reflections and worksheets for lesson 2:
Here are the worksheets for lesson 2:
Here are the reflections for Lesson 2:
Nicholas Chong: Throughout this lesson, i have learnt how to set guidelines for my project and how each team member can get his ideas heard. This is a new skill that i have learnt today not only as the group leader, but also as a part of a team. This lesson’s worksheet also challenges us to think and use all our creative juices.
Denzel Low: I have learned that I must find out information from my team members when I'm away as there are always lots of important information during lessons on IPW. I also learned that this project can be very interesting as well as time consuming, but as long as I work hard, the results will be worth it.
Dong Wen Hao: I have learnt that guidelines are very important for a project as they steer us in the right direction and help us carry out experiments more efficiently. I also learn that sounding out my ideas not only help the team, but also help me to get more insight into the project.
Dreo Tan: I learnt that the lesson worksheets uploaded help us a lot in terms of guiding the team and pressing us on to learn even more about our particular topic. I look forward to working with my team mates and carrying out the actual experiments.
Here are the worksheets for lesson 2:
Here are the reflections for Lesson 2:
Nicholas Chong: Throughout this lesson, i have learnt how to set guidelines for my project and how each team member can get his ideas heard. This is a new skill that i have learnt today not only as the group leader, but also as a part of a team. This lesson’s worksheet also challenges us to think and use all our creative juices.
Denzel Low: I have learned that I must find out information from my team members when I'm away as there are always lots of important information during lessons on IPW. I also learned that this project can be very interesting as well as time consuming, but as long as I work hard, the results will be worth it.
Dong Wen Hao: I have learnt that guidelines are very important for a project as they steer us in the right direction and help us carry out experiments more efficiently. I also learn that sounding out my ideas not only help the team, but also help me to get more insight into the project.
Dreo Tan: I learnt that the lesson worksheets uploaded help us a lot in terms of guiding the team and pressing us on to learn even more about our particular topic. I look forward to working with my team mates and carrying out the actual experiments.
Reflections and worksheets (Lesson 1)
Here are the reflections and worksheets for lesson 1:
Here is the worksheet for lesson 1:
Here are the reflections for lesson 1:
Nicholas Chong: Throughout this lesson, i have learnt how to organize tasks my team members are in charge of, and how to set mottos etc. This is an awe inspiring experience to see how efficient work can be done, just by splitting the tasks up. This skill is useful to even those of management levels, to finish work faster.
Denzel Low: N/A (Away at Sec 1 orientation camp.)
Dong Wen Hao: I have learnt that IPW can be very interesting just from this first lesson. I hope that subsequent lessons will be very exciting with lots of things to do.
Dreo Tan: I think that working as a team is very important for this project and this first lessons helps us to establish that relationship with each other as team mates. I hope that in the near future, we can create some exciting products and make breakthrough innovations and discoveries.
Here is the worksheet for lesson 1:
Here are the reflections for lesson 1:
Nicholas Chong: Throughout this lesson, i have learnt how to organize tasks my team members are in charge of, and how to set mottos etc. This is an awe inspiring experience to see how efficient work can be done, just by splitting the tasks up. This skill is useful to even those of management levels, to finish work faster.
Denzel Low: N/A (Away at Sec 1 orientation camp.)
Dong Wen Hao: I have learnt that IPW can be very interesting just from this first lesson. I hope that subsequent lessons will be very exciting with lots of things to do.
Dreo Tan: I think that working as a team is very important for this project and this first lessons helps us to establish that relationship with each other as team mates. I hope that in the near future, we can create some exciting products and make breakthrough innovations and discoveries.
Reflection and worksheets (lesson 3)
Here are the reflections and worksheets for Week 2 of GRACE.
Here is the worksheet for lesson 3:
Here is the project proposal:
Here are the reflections for the lesson
Nicholas Chong : Throughout this week, I've learn to cooperate with team members, especially with big projects like this. I also learnt skills on how to do effective and purposeful research on the topic we are doing, which is about paper airplanes. I've learnt how to do a good project proposal that brings across my message for the project and what are guiding questions, which is very useful for stimulating the group into coming up with answers for them as well as driving the group in the right direction.
Denzel Low: The activities done throughout this particular week has left me thinking about certain questions that may have helped. For example: How exactly does the aerodynamics of the paper airplane when folded differently work? Is there any where that may help this experiment be as accurate as possible? I've also learnt a few things: Not all planes fly the same way when folded differently which greatly affects the way it flies or if it can do any acrobatic stunts etc.; the material in which the paper airplane is folded not only affects the way it flies, it also affect the speed it flies. I hope that I can learn even more in the weeks to come.
Dong Wen Hao: I've learnt that cooperation with my team mates is very important, if we do not cooperate, nothing gets done. So we must work as a team as that is the most effective way. I've also learnt that paper airplanes have a lot of different ways to fly depending on a lot of factors, for example: the way it is flown, the material it is made of, etc. Posting our ideas on this blog is a good way to review what we have done for the week and I think is good.
Dreo Tan: Paying attention during class is very important as very important to details is mentioned during class time. I think the lessons are very fun and innovative, I look forward to more of these kind of lessons.
Here is the worksheet for lesson 3:
Here is the project proposal:
Here are the reflections for the lesson
Nicholas Chong : Throughout this week, I've learn to cooperate with team members, especially with big projects like this. I also learnt skills on how to do effective and purposeful research on the topic we are doing, which is about paper airplanes. I've learnt how to do a good project proposal that brings across my message for the project and what are guiding questions, which is very useful for stimulating the group into coming up with answers for them as well as driving the group in the right direction.
Denzel Low: The activities done throughout this particular week has left me thinking about certain questions that may have helped. For example: How exactly does the aerodynamics of the paper airplane when folded differently work? Is there any where that may help this experiment be as accurate as possible? I've also learnt a few things: Not all planes fly the same way when folded differently which greatly affects the way it flies or if it can do any acrobatic stunts etc.; the material in which the paper airplane is folded not only affects the way it flies, it also affect the speed it flies. I hope that I can learn even more in the weeks to come.
Dong Wen Hao: I've learnt that cooperation with my team mates is very important, if we do not cooperate, nothing gets done. So we must work as a team as that is the most effective way. I've also learnt that paper airplanes have a lot of different ways to fly depending on a lot of factors, for example: the way it is flown, the material it is made of, etc. Posting our ideas on this blog is a good way to review what we have done for the week and I think is good.
Dreo Tan: Paying attention during class is very important as very important to details is mentioned during class time. I think the lessons are very fun and innovative, I look forward to more of these kind of lessons.
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