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NEEDS
Computer
Vernier
Go!Motion
PAINT Program
Paper
Tape
3 Volt Electric Motor
2 Wheels
Paper Clip
28 Gauge Wire
Coat Hanger
or
yardstick
Empty Gallon Jug
3 D-Batteries
Printer
This Lesson
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Make an aircraft out of paper. An electric motor with propeller will provide thrust.
The flight testing stations is made from a 36" strip of wood on a pivot point. A 9 volt battery pack powers the device. Any type of switch can be used to control the pack.
CLICK THE PHOTO.
Fly your plane for 30 seconds and use the Verier Go! Motion detector to determine Meters Per Second (MPS). Students will need to record two numbers in their DailyLog spreadsheet:
1. Speed in MPS.
2. Area of wing.
STANDARDS
Duration: 135 minutes
1c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
(by testing models).
(Iste 1)
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4a. identify and define authentic problems ... (by learning flight concepts.).
(Iste 4)
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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources (by sellecting different types of maps).
(Iste 3)
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