Physics of Flight

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Objective

How are airplanes able to overcome gravity to fly in the air? Students will perform some demos to learn about Bernoulli’s Principle. They will then construct a hoop airplane and look at how a variable affects its flight, as well as what forces are acting on the plane.

Subjects

Physics

Grade Levels

3-5, 6-8

Lesson Plan

Physics of Flight Materials Checklist (Please Review)

Physics of Flight

Bernoulli Demos

Physics of Flight Presentation

Straw Hoop Plane Instructions

Student Sheets

Physics of Flight Activity Sheet