Curated OER
Jet: Print and Color
In this word recognition learning exercise, students trace the word "jet," write the word independently, and color the picture of the jet.
Curated OER
What brings personal jets to the masses? Lots of computing
Students read an article and answer questions. In this jet lesson students rank the problems facing our nation in order from most to least difficult to solve.
Curated OER
A New Century Of Flight
Young scholars study an article on high speed travel. In this investigative lesson students young scholars read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems.
Curated OER
Airplane Parts
In this airplane worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 18 words associated with the parts of an airplane.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to Propulsion
What is propulsion and how does it work? This NASA site provides an animated example plus many details related to its use in jet engines.
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PBS
Pbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Blimp Jet [Pdf]
Hands-on challenge to add a jet-propulsion system such as a balloon to a Sky Glider blimp so it flies straight and far under its own power. Provides full list of materials with ideas on how to build, test, and redesign it if necessary....
PBS
Pbs: El Nino
You can link to the anatomy of El Nino, chasing El Nino, and El Nino's reach. There is a resource page and a search page.
Other
Nye Thermodynamics: Basic Gas Turbine Theory
Outstanding information (and a lot of it) on gas turbine (jet) engines. Describes the history behind their development and the theory behind their operation. Well written and includes very informative graphics.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Boeing: Engineer a Jetliner: Pass the Test
During this performance test, student will design a plane, The plane must be able to take off and land on an average runway and demonstrate satisfactory climbing and turning performance.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Boeing: Engineer a Jetliner
In this performance task, students will assume the role of an aerospace engineer. Students will develop wing and engine design solutions.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Boeing: Engine Design: Pass the Test
In this phase, students will narrow down their engine designs to test.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jet Engine
This site from Wikipedia offers a good definition of "jet engine", then discusses the history of along with various types of jet engines. Links are provided throughout this article for additional information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Engineer a Jetliner
In this interactive lesson, students will experience the engineering design process as an aerospace engineer assigned to design and test an airplane.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: How Is a Jet Engine Started?
Using a question and answer format, this page explains the details of how a jet engine can be started. The different types of starters and when they are usually used is discussed.