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Boomerangs
Build and fly a four-wing boomerang from a manila file folder. Instructions for building finger boomerangs from index cards can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket
Build a rocket using paper and fizzing tablets.
Flying Wing
Construct an aerobatic flying wing with a 10-inch plastic tray, a sharp cutting knife, an emery board, sandpaper, or metal file, cellophane tape, a dime, a marker pen and scissors.
Galileo Model
Do you like a challenge? Try constructing this detailed model of the Galileo Spacecraft, one of the most complex robotic spacecraft ever flown!
Genesis Spacecraft Model
Print two pages to make this model. You will need scissors, clear tape or a glue stick, a toothpick and markers or crayons. Read carefully and have fun!
Helicopter
Construct a wooden helicopter from a 1/4 inch dowel rod and a piece of pine. Adult supervision required. Younger students might be interested in the Maple Seed Helicopter activity from the link at the bottom of the page.
HESSI Spacecraft Model
Look for the Classroom Activities listed halfway down the page to locate the link for this model titled 'Build a Paper Model of HESSI.' The 16-page pdf contains instructions, patterns and a supplies list.
Hubble Space Telescope Model
This Web site will show you how to make a scale model of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope out of parts you can find at local hardware and craft stores.
Make Your Own RXTE Satellite
Download two pages of instructions and construct this model using scissors, tape, a pencil, a stapler and a hole punch.
Mars Climate Orbiter Model
This detailed scale model is a construction project not appropriate for people younger than 10 years of age.
Mars Odyssey Models
Build a paper model of the 2001 Mars Odyssey in color or black and white. The easy one-page pattern requires only scissors, tape and a piece of string.
Mars Polar Lander Model
This 1/24 scale model requires about 4 hours for assembly and is not appropriate for children younger than 10 years of age.
McEagle Polystyrene Glider
These are plans for building a high-performance glider with a polystyrene meat tray, hobby knife, glue, sand paper, tape, scissors, marker pen and a dime.
NEAR Shoemaker Model
Print this quick and easy model on stiff paper and assemble using scissors and glue.
Paper Jet Model
All you need for this model is a piece of paper, a stapler and a paper clip. All ages will be able to work with these models.
Pioneer 10 Spacecraft Paper Model
Build a two-feet wide Pioneer 10 Paper Model with the plans, instructions, and tips provided in this activity. This one requires a lot of patience, but it's worth it.
Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment Education Page
The major goal of SORCE is to increase scientific understanding of Earth. SORCE has educational materials designed for kindergarten through graduate levels.
Stardust Model
This is a detailed 1/26 scale model of the Stardust spacecraft. Site contains instructions and patterns. Children younger than ten years of age will likely need assistance.
Swift Glider
The Swift satellite is named for an agile bird that catches its food on the fly. Students can build a paper airplane designed to look like a Swift.
Wright Brothers Models
This site offers plans to construct models of the Wright brothers' 1900, 1901, 1902 and 1903 aircraft.
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