Digital Collections

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/
flightsc.htm

The principle of flight, forces that affect flight, the parts of a plane, and how to control a plane are all explained in this Web site.

http://k12unix.larc.nasa.gov/flyingstart/
constructflyer.html

Step-by-step instructions on how to build a Falcon Flyer are provided along with visuals and a template.-

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/
fltmidparts.htm

A plane with all the parts labeled. Brief descriptions of parts are included. Place your mouse over the plane and the name of that part of the plane will appear.

This site teaches the parts of a plane. Place your mouse over the plane and the name of that part of the plane will appear.

http://k12unix.larc.nasa.gov/flyingstart/plane/
mod1parts.html

1. Identify and describe the function of the surfaces of a plane.
2. Use appropriate vocabulary: propeller, wing, fuselage, flap, aileron, rudder, elevator
3. Appreciate construction and design of an airplane.
4. Learn about Bernoulli's principle, airfoil and aerodynamics.
5. Use understanding of air and relate it to the principles of flight.

1. Fill in the Parts of a Plane Sheet.
2. Do the following experiments.
3. Answer the following question in small groups: How does an airfoil relate to flight? Share responses with the rest of the class.
4. Note findings in daily log.

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If access to the Internet is limited, printing out the page with the parts of the plane labeled or labeling it together with the class would also work. A great Web site for students to visit so that they can do some self-testing is http://k12unix.larc.nasa.gov/flyingstart/plane/
mod1parts.html.

The following experiments are well-presented and students can work in front of the computer or using printouts of the activities.

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/
Experiment1.htm

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero
/Experiment2.htm

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/
Experiment3.htm

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/
Experiment4.htm

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/
Experiment5.htm

1. Test on parts of the plane. (Label parts and describe role of each part.)