{"product_id":"capstone-folding-paper-airplanes-with-stem","title":"Folding Paper Airplanes with STEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eFold, launch, and understand why your creation actually flies. Marie Buckingham pairs traditional paper airplane designs with accessible physics explanations that transform casual folding into genuine learning. Each project includes photo-illustrated steps that guide folders through precise creases and folds, from simple gliders that demonstrate basic lift principles to complex stunt planes that explore stability and control surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STEM integration feels natural rather than forced. Short, clear explanations connect each design to flight concepts, how wing shape affects glide ratio, why weight distribution determines trajectory, what makes a plane loop versus dive. Builders grasp aerodynamic principles through hands-on experimentation rather than abstract theory. Test flights become learning opportunities as folders adjust designs and observe real-world results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 112-page paperback works equally well for independent young builders developing spatial reasoning skills and classroom teachers seeking hands-on science demonstrations. The 8x10 format provides ample room for detailed photography without becoming unwieldy during actual folding sessions. Projects range from beginner-friendly designs that build confidence to advanced models that challenge experienced folders, ensuring the book grows with developing skills rather than getting outgrown after a few sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47973670420709,"sku":"86542","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s86542.jpg?v=1769767982","url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/capstone-folding-paper-airplanes-with-stem","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}