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What Makes Airplanes Fly?
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Duren, Sabre Heavner, Ben Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2004 |
| Description | Students begin to explore the idea of a force. To further their understanding of drag, gravity and weight, they conduct activities that model the behavior of parachutes and helicopters. Students begin to explore the idea of a force. To further their understanding of drag, gravity and weight, they conduct activities that model the behavior of parachutes and helicopters. An associated literacy activity engages the class to recreate the Wright brothers' first flight in the style of the "You Are There" television series. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Physical Science Physics Acceleration Aerodynamics Force Mechanics Aeronautical Engineer |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics |
