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Students are introduced to the four forces of flight--drag, lift, thrust, and weight--through a variety of fun-filled flight experiments. They "fly" for short periods and evaluate factors that might either increase or decrease their "flight" duration.

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weight, measurement, drag, flight, lift, thrust

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drag, flying, lift, thrust, weight, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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