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Young scholars explore physics by creating data graphs in class. In this flight properties lesson plan, students read the book Flying Machine and identify the force, resistance and construction necessary to keep a glider in the air. Young scholars complete a glider worksheet in class and create bar graphs based on existing flight data.

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flight properties, flying machine, force and resistance, glider research, math
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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