![Animation of a whirling, falling paper helicopter](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/edu_srch_make_a_paper_mars_helicopter_0.gif?w=320)
Audience
Students
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Engineering Design, Physical Science, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Hands-on Activities
Build a paper helicopter, and then see if you can improve the design like NASA engineers did when making the first helicopter for Mars.
Watch the video tutorial, or follow the instructions.