Lesson Plan

Flying With The Wright Stuff

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Students explore the history of flight, specifically the Wright brothers. Pupils create paper airplanes. They discuss considerations in building an aircraft such as drag, thrust, and weight. Classmates compare the Wright Brother's first airplane and a modern, single engine plane. Pupils observe a video on aviation.

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Resource Details
Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research