1. Goals:
• Design and
execute experiments, gather data to answer relevant questions, and
communicate results and conclusions to an audience using traditional
methods and contemporary technology
•
Develop an understanding of the relationship between pressure and
velocity, describe and analyze the effects of the four aerodynamic
forces on aircraft performance
•
Conduct research using a variety of sources (written, oral, electronic
etc.) and use contemporary technology to produce documents of
publication for specific purposes and audiences
2. Materials:
Each experiment has its own set of material listed at
the beginning of the lesson.
The experiments are:
Internet access
3. Suggested timeline:
• 1st Day--Integrated
activities in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English Language
Arts, and Fine Arts that can be extended throughout the module.
• 2nd and 3rd Days--Conduct
various experiments to investigate the relationship between pressure
and velocity and describe its effects on aircraft performance
• 4th and 5th Days--Conduct
research and hands-on experiments to explore the four forces of flight:
lift, gravity, thrust, and drag. Explore how aircraft design affects an
airplane's performance in the air.
4. Evaluation:
• On-going
throughout the module with the difference experiments and problems
suggested on the homepage.
• Activities
suggested at the "Lesson extension suggestions" as following.
