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Problems and Solutions in Aircraft Design

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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 issues. They discuss their own experiences with flying and how flying helps people.

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aircraft design, problem, solution, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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