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- 3rd - 5th
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Students compare and contrast the wings of bats and birds. They observe pictures of birds and bats. They design the wings of a bat and a bird using origami techniques. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students view a variety of pictures of male and female birds of the same species. They discuss the similiarities and differnces of the male and female species. They draw pictures of male and female birds of the same species. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students observe pictures of wings of airplanes and birds. They discuss various parts of the wings. They create Venn diagram to compare the wings of airplane with a wing of a bird. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students conduct experiments to predict and calculate the numer one million. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students experience the force of drag, the reduction of drag, and the force of lift in this experiment. They hold up a large cardboard when the wind blows and they feel the large force of drag. When the board is turned sideways, they feel the lift. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students experiment with various types of paper airplanes to observe their flight patterns. They fly the planes which imitate military, commercial, and general aviation and discuss the results. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students detail on paper how the wind affects the movement of sailboats through the water. They label and describe how each part of the sailboat is affected by the wind. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify the desired features of an aircraft and the limits that they, the Wright Brothers, or NASA scientists might face in designing one, and methods to solve these. They review parts of an airplane and what makes it fly. They construct an airplaine using everyday materials. They chat with real scientists through a webcast interview and read bios about the scientists with whom they chat. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students watch demonstrations of paper folded designs that do and do not fly and discuss their observations.They identify problems that they, the Wright Brothers, or NASA scientists face when designing an aircraft, and identify solutions to these. TheyThey discuss their own experiences with flying and how flying helps people. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students construct a three or six foot balloon. They have a conversation on all the things that fly in the sky. They research hot air balloons and their history. The common use of balloons is covered. Full Review »
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