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The Physics of Flight
Three activities allow young flight engineers to understand the 4 principles of flight (weight, lift, thrust, and drag), to construct a glider, and to create a propeller. Multicultural history and literature are integrated by reading...
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Paper Dart Airplane
Learners create a paper dart airplane and measure its flight pattern. For this flight lesson, students follow the included directions to build their own paper airplane. The learners change the aileron configurations to see how it affects...
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Principles of Flight
Pupils explore the principles of flight. In this flight lesson plan, students construct a model plane and investigate the forces acting on the flier. They will measure the thrust and calculate the stored energy.
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Aviation
Learners explore aviation. In this physics lesson, students work cooperatively to construct kites, paper airplanes, and paper plate discs. Learners launch the object created and observe characteristics and length of flight. ...
NASA
Nasa: Aerodynamics Index
Are you studying or teaching Aerodynamics? This page acts as an index to all the terminology related to this topic. Clicking on any title will open a page with a colored slide and a scientific explanation of the contents. Animated,...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute Online: The Challenge of Flight
Think about the challenges that faced the Wright Brothers, then see if you can design and fly your own model aircraft. There are other sources provided to help you along the way.
Other
Allstar Network: Flight
This comprehensive and informative site looks at the history and principles of flight.