We have started to talk about the symbols of our country leading up to Independence Day on the 4th of July. I thought a wonderful symbol to start with is the bald eagle. The idea I came up with was that we would create a bald eagle craft and see if we could get him to fly as a science project.
Making the Bald Eagle Craft
I decided on newspaper as my painting surface because it is light weight and I hoped it would allow the bald eagle to fly better. If you look closely at the picture, you will see that the newspaper I used is from a grocery store circular.
As you can see in the picture the bald eagle’s head and wings need some support. We took him back in and taped an additional chopstick to each side of the bald eagle to give him a little more stability.
Then we took the bald eagle to our deck. The eagle took off well when he was thrown off the deck on the back of our house. He drifted a few feet and then plummeted to the ground. We were able to work on lift on our model of the the bald eagle it seems , but not draft. It looks like we will need to do some research on keeping flying crafts in the air. Maybe we will need to adjust his wings or add a tail.
We will have to keep working on it. I would like the bald eagle to really fly before Independence Day.
Do you have any ideas of how we can make our bald eagle craft fly like an eagle?
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s Alphabe Thursday.
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Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
It turned out so great! Next you can make it a nest 😉
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
P.S. – couldn’t help but think the past 2 years I was headed to Type A Con this week. Kind of a bummer!
eclecticlamb says
Such a wonderful craft!
Raising a Happy Child says
What a fun idea. I am sure JDaniel really enjoyed testing the flying capabilities of his eagle. I hope the search for a new home is going well!
Mary Catherine says
This is so cool! I’m off to pin it shortly. My son would love making this (he has an affinity for paper airplanes, so I know this will be a hit). If you get the chance, I’d love for you to share this at Stress-Free Sunday!
totschooltotallyawesome says
Awesome idea! I think we will try something like that for sure. Pinning it.
The Dose of Reality says
Love it! My girls would enjoy this one, too! :)-Ashley
lissa says
I think trying modeling it after kites would make it fly but I have no clue on this.
hope you have a great day.
~ Noelle says
that is a great craft. i think you should try to make it more like a kite… then it can soar 🙂
fredamans says
Lil guy looks like he and the eagle had a blast!
Blond Duck says
What a cool idea!
storybeader says
good luck with the eagle. Maybe take a video and show us! {:-Deb
Sue says
I’ve never been good at making even paper airplanes fly, but I wish you guys luck. It’s a great-looking eagle, either way!
=)
Tracy Cook says
you are such a creative mum ( yes I am english) love what you do
Erica MomandKiddo says
What fun! My boys would love flying an eagle, especially my birding 8 year old.
Karyn Tripp says
This is great!! I love it!
Betty (picture circa 1951) says
Sounds like a good project. Good luck getting your Eagle to soar before July 4th!
Deceptively Educational says
What a great activity! I love the problem-solving and that you used recycled materials. The result is awesome! I’d love it if you’d share this at the After School Linky Party on my blog right now (and every Monday): deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com. Thanks!
Jenny says
What a neat, neat, neat project!
I love this!
I would never have ever thought of doing this.
And what a cool mobile a bunch of these birds would make!
This was totally excellent!
I really love your creativity.
Thanks for sharing it.
A++++++