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Stop and drop what is in your hand! Pupils investigate how form effects drag in the 12th part of a 22-part unit on aviation. Groups create equally weighted objects and determine which one falls the fastest by collecting data.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create figures that have the same surface area but with different shapes to test
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes individuals know about drag
- Requires building paper objects to drop
Pros
- Includes templates for cones and cubes
- Provides suggestions to scale for younger classes
Cons
- None