Mini Projects
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Project Snapshot
You never know when a project might finish early and you need to fill 10-15 minutes of extra time!
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These mini projects are quick to explain, require only a few materials, and are guaranteed to prevent any group of kids from getting bored.
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![Step 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb8b4_23a17377d58647af85a9dccce8d76ab3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/bdb8b4_23a17377d58647af85a9dccce8d76ab3~mv2.jpg)
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![Step 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb8b4_d9bac28b4bfb4cf8a98cca3d12e01677~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/bdb8b4_d9bac28b4bfb4cf8a98cca3d12e01677~mv2.jpg)
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Tips and Troubleshooting
If the tops aren't spinning, then...
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Make sure to use a small piece of tape to connect the wheel to the dowel.
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Try spinning the top by pinching the dowel between your fingers, and releasing it with a snapping action.
If the straw glider isn't flying, then...
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Try creating a 3" diameter loop for the front, and a 4" diameter loop in the back.
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Try adding a small amount of weight - like a piece of a hot glue stick - to the front of the glider.
If the paper plane isn't flying, then...
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Make sure to slightly curl the back edges of the wings upward. This process - known as "trimming" greatly increases how much lift the wings generate.
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Make sure the stabilizers are creased straight and angled upward at a 90-degree angle.
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Make sure to throw hard. Try throwing straight upward!