{"id":2040,"date":"2022-12-31T18:16:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T18:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2023-06-22T10:56:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T10:56:41","slug":"make-a-hoop-glider-from-straw-and-paper-and-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/make-a-hoop-glider-from-straw-and-paper-and-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Hoop Glider from Straw and Paper (and How it Works!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
My kids have gotten really into making paper airplanes lately. And in my lifelong quest to teach them new things, I\u2019ve decided to show them a new way to make a paper airplane. This time with a straw. And if they toss it right, it\u2019ll go even farther than a regular paper airplane. Today, we\u2019re making hoop gliders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hoop glider is a straw with two paper rings taped to the ends. The two rings must be in line with each other, with the front hoop smaller than the rear hoop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For another DIY STEM project, check out how to make Capri Sun Stomp Rockets<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:<\/strong> Model Rockets with Kids (What to Get and Where to Launch)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Cut the paper into two 1-inch-wide strips. Make one strip about 4 inches long, and the other 6-8 inches long. <\/p>\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry about being super precise here. The glider will work well with just about any variation of these measurements. If the widths are roughly the same and one strip is longer than the other, it should fly just fine. In fact, you can skip the ruler all together and just cut one strip from the short side of a sheet of paper, and the other from the long side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Tape a strip of paper on to each end of the straw (some people like to do this last, but it\u2019s much easier to get the hoops aligned this way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is originally from www.dadstuffsite.com<\/p>\n\n\n 3. Tape the ends of the paper together to make a loop (it doesn\u2019t matter if the straw is on the inside or outside of the loop. All that matters is that the hoops are in line with each other.).<\/p>\n\n\n Let the paper slightly overlap to give a better overall curve. If you just tape the ends together, you’ll get more of a teardrop shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure the hoops of the glider are aligned. <\/p>\n\n\n Now for the fun part; let\u2019s fly! Hold the straw part of the hoop glider somewhere in the middle, with the shorter hoop in the front. Simply toss it like a dart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is originally from www.dadstuffsite.com<\/p>\n\n\n It doesn\u2019t matter if you toss it with the straw on top or the bottom. When you hold the glider, it will want to roll so the hoops are on the bottom. When it flies, more lift comes from the side opposite the straw. So when it flies, the straw will roll to the bottom of the glider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For another great STEM activity, check out Lego Battle Spinners<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have your hoop gliders, what else can you do with it? Depending on your kid\u2019s personality, you can go in lots of different directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a kid that likes to make things colorful and artistic, then go to town dressing this thing up. Patterned straws<\/a>, washi tape<\/a>, extra hoops, wild colors. Just go to town.\u00a0(FYI, the colorful hoop glider below flies incredibly well! In fact, it flew better than the standard two-hoop glider).<\/p>\n\n\n If your kiddos are super competitive, then let\u2019s see whose glider goes the farthest. In fact, let\u2019s see what can go farther: a hoop glider or a paper airplane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to get into engineering principles, this is a great way to introduce your kids to some of the basics of what makes a plane fly. In fact, let’s take a minute to look at what’s going on here with our glider.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterials to Build a Hoop Glider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Build a Hoop Glider (In 3 Easy Steps)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Fly a Hoop Glider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hoop Glider Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n