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- 11th - 12th
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Students use information found on the World Wide Web to complete the activity in which they demonstrate an understanding of flight and propulsion. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students demonstrate an understanding of the text by completing a propulsion activity, charting the results, and answering questions that demonstrate an understanding of rocket propulsion. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the World Wide Web to access additional information needed to complete the activities on the forces on an airplane, the function of the stabilizer, and the calculation of Mach speed, temperature, pressure, and thrust. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research different jet engines and their components, build engines using materials found around the classroom and/or home, and present knowledge of jet engines in a creative 3-5 minute skit. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students study effects of air pressure on a used soda can, and with the aid of the Beginner's Guide to Propulsion, offer an explanation of the changes, and apply what they've learned to the operation of a gas turbine engine. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use a NASA website, "Beginner's Guide to Propulsion" to do activities and answer questions in order to better explain aircraft engine propulsion. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use a NASA website do activities which help them better explain how air temperature and kinetic energy are related to aircraft propulsion. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students research propulsion, graph data, and interpret the results. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use a NASA website to complete a Thrust to Weight Ratio Activity and to better explain aircraft engine propulsion. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students work in groups and note similarities and differences between their boats: size, shape, color, and unique features. They discuss 3 typical means of propulsion: propellers, sails, and paddles then share their charts with the class. Full Review »