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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aerodynamic Design

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research aerodynamic design. In this aerodynamic design lesson plan, students investigate wind resistance on a car. Students explore the reasons necessary for aerodynamic design.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Cycling

For Students 3rd - 8th
Very informative site from The Exploratorium about the science of bicycling. You can learn about the development of the wheel, how gears work on a bike, even how brakes were developed. Perfect site for research on bikes.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Sports Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: Aerodynamics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this fact sheet to find out what makes things fly with this fact sheet on aerodynamics.