Sixth graders examine the main parts of an airplane and explain their functions. They inquire about a flight simulator. They study a flight plan and what happens when they move the flight controls. They view and keep a logbook.

Sixth gradersexamine the main parts of an airplane and explain their functions. They apply their knowledge of the parts of a plane using a flight simulator. They create a flight plan and experiments with what happens when they move the...

Sixth graders discuss how simple machines overcome friction. In this simple machine lesson, 6th graders review the parts of a plane and how they make up for gravity and friction. They roll different objects down an inclined board...

Students discuss the application of frames of reference to an airplane flying with a constant velocity v through the air.

Your charges will enjoy putting together this model of the space shuttle and completing the three challenge activities described in the lesson. The worksheets embedded in the plan that pupils use to cut out their gliders are beautifully...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on the themes of All My Sons. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.

In this articles practice worksheet, learners examine the list of rules for using articles and then respond to 10 fill in the blank questions.

Students explore airlines and flight. In this flight lesson, students discuss the size of aircraft and how that impacts travel. Students view online travel sites to determine fare pricing and record data in a chart. 

In this verbs worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the two choices of verbs in parentheses. Students cross out the incorrect verb.

For this transportation worksheet, students fill in transportation nouns into the blanks of sentences. Students complete 10 sentences total.

In this past participles worksheet, 4th graders fill in 13 blanks with the participial form of the verb in the parentheses and tell what function each of the past participles had. Finally, students write 5 sentences using the given...

Students take a field trip to a local airport. In this final flight lesson, students take a class field trip to the local airport. They tour the airport with the manager, observing the runway, an airplane, and security areas. 

Students examine and observe how many human-made objects get their basic design from things in nature. They listen to the book "Nature Got There First," compare/contrast hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks and tool pliers, and...

Students participate in gymnastics stunts, using different parts of their body to balance.They work cooperatively with their partners on gymnastics mats to complete balancing activities.

Introducing Mr. Robot. As an introduction to robotics, class develop a definition of a robot and make distinctions between real robots and those in science fiction. They also study the basics of programming in Java to...

Lift—it is about the wing's attack. Using a virtual wind tunnel, pupils investigate wing shape and angle of attack. Learners use worksheets to record their observations and to convert verbal relationships into mathematical equations in...

Your plane has crashed in the Sahara desert. What do you do? Explore the possibilities with a role-playing activity based on Antoine de Saint Éxupery's The Little Prince. In groups, kids decide whether they would walk to find help...

Students discuss, examine and appreciate the science and inspiration of flight. They study the terms and mechanics of powered flight and demonstrate that the heating of air makes it lighter and therefore rise. They discuss and...

Students calculate the area and circumference of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students solve word problems with circles and create formulas to calculate the area. They find the rate and complex area of a circle.

Pupils read a current events news story an answer vocabulary and comprehension questions. In these real world lessons, student use the internet to watch video clips, read blogs, and research pertaining to the planes and pilots. Letter...

Students examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions about...

Student examine the basic characteristics of folklore. In this folklore lesson, students complete activities to identify two kinds of folk, folk groups, and folklife. Students list daily activities in their home, identify folk groups...

Take foldables to all new heights. Pupils build and fly different types of paper airplanes in the 14th portion of a 22-part unit on aviation. Groups collect data on distance and flight time for each plane and compare the data from the...

Those who take this challenge will draw force diagrams and then calculate velocities and displacement. The problems are applicable to any general physics curriculum that covers motion. Add this to your collection of homework...