Get your hands on aerospace history with these fun and easy way to model planes, rockets, and more!

A paper rocket on a straw in the foreground. A colander on carpet in the background.

Make a Model of a Rocket

Learners of all ages can learn more about how rockets work with these fun and easy models.

A red craft creating an airplane with wings and a propeller, decorated with various materials.

Make a Model of a Aircraft

Make your own (model) airplanes, gliders, and helicopters with these easy and fun craft activities for kids, using household materials and no screens.

About These Learning Resources

Age and Grade Level

Age: 4-10+

Grades: Pre-K-8

Subject

Physical Science 
Engineering
Play-Based Learning

Aviation
Aircraft
Interwar Aviation
Vertical Flight
Helicopters
Spaceflight
Human Spaceflight
Spacecraft
Rockets

Duration

5-60 mins

Usage Rights

You are free to use this resource for personal and educational purposes, with attribution. (CC BY-NC)

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