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Rocket Me into Space
Fourth graders study the concept of thrust and how it propels rockets into space. They discover why airplanes cannot travel into space while considering the engineering techniques use in designing rockets. They look at how space...
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Look Up And See- Full Color Copy
In this reading worksheet, students staple an illustrated book together and read it. The story pertains to a mischievous boy who flies paper airplanes. There are 2 identical copies of each page so teachers may duplicate and cut apart.
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Nazis Flying Saucers – Film Sparks UFO Debate
Students explore the aircraft used in World War II. In this World History lesson, students read an article that describes a "flying saucer" created by the Nazi's. Upon completion of the reading, students answer questions on the article,...
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Untitled Document Aerospace Team Online:
Students explain the historical significance of use of the scientific method in developing the first airplane and appreciate the process involved in developing a new technology.
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"Wright-ing" Biographies for Young Readers
Students research the life of the Wright brothers or another famous person, write a draft biography, peer edit, make edits, and share the final biography with a younger reader. Lesson can be adapted for younger and older learners.
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Crystal Set & Letter Writing
Students comprehend the details necessary to create a complete set of directions. They compile their directions into a friendly letter format. Students and teachers are able to follow written directions to complete a task.
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Mother Goose Caboose-- Airplane
In this Mother Goose airplane worksheet, students read a rhyme about an airplane. Students cut out 7 pieces and paste them on another paper to create a plane.
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Paper Helicopters
In this helicopter activity worksheet, students construct a paper helicopter and learn how weight, size and shape affect the way the helicopter spins. The activity outline includes background information, trigger questions, helicopter...
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Trace and Color: Airplane
In this transportation-themed coloring activity, students color the picture of an airplane and then practice printing the word airplane by tracing the dotted lines.
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Airplane ABCs
In this dot to dot activity learning exercise, students practice alphabetical order as they connect the dots with the letter a to z. The finished picture is an airplane.
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Paper Gliders
Sixth graders study friction and drag. In this science lesson plan, 6th graders use different models of gliders and test to see which of the gliders fly the farthest. Students analyze their data and construct a graph.
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Complete the Story
In this story worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a story about going on an airplane with words from a word bank. Students fill in 12 blanks total.
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The Wrights' Flight: History Through Primary Sources
Pupils read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight lesson, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of using primary...
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Mankind's Fascination With Flight
Students discuss, examine and appreciate the science and inspiration of flight. They study the terms and mechanics of powered flight and demonstrate that the heating of air makes it lighter and therefore rise. They discuss and...
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The "Wright" Puzzle
In this airplane worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the answers to 12 questions about the flying machines created by the Wright Brothers.
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How Things Fly
Students, by drawing on their own experiences, discuss and examine the basic physics of flight. They participate in a variety of activities regarding flight.
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Stories of the Wrights' Flight
Students examine and compare primary and secondary source accounts of the Wright brothers' first flights on December 17, 1903.
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Airplane Parts
In this airplane learning exercise, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 18 words associated with the parts of an airplane.
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Build Your Own Parachute
Students study the basics of parachuting. In this flight and aerodynamics lesson students make a simple parachute and investigate different variables that can cause potential problems.
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Ionocraft Lifter
Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics lesson, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.
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Hot air Balloons
Students study how hot air balloons were created and the different types there are. In this density and lift lesson plan students build their own hot air balloon.
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Magnus Effect
Pupils examine the Magnus effect and its history. In this forces lesson students investigate the lift of a rotating cylinder.
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Airplane Wings
Learners examine the aerodynamics of a wing and how it generates lift. In this flight lesson students complete several experiments including how to build a paper plane and how airfoils affect performance.
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Sparrow Hawk Red
Here is a very good reading comprehension instructional activity that goes along with the novel, Sparrow Hawk Red. Important vocabulary words, and questions from each of the chapters are included. A lot of valuable practice should result...
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