Plan a fair test with paper helicopters.
Identify variables, compare trial data and calculate averages before planning a fair test. The worksheet includes nine questions and a facilitator guide with suggested answers.
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Student worksheet
Questions and response space for your students.
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Facilitator guide
Worked answers and suggested responses for the worksheet.
Created in CARL. Content and PDF layout reviewed by the CARL team on 27 September 2026.
Use the set with your class.
Work with the supplied data, identify what changes and what stays constant, then write a testable prediction.
This is a planning and data-analysis worksheet. It does not include a helicopter construction template. A practical experiment is optional.
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A few things to know.
What is included?
This set has 4 student pages and a 4-page facilitator guide. It is a standalone worksheet pack; a full lesson plan is not included.
Is this tied to a provincial curriculum?
It was created using CARL’s Universal curriculum setting. Review the content against your local requirements and your students’ needs.
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