Keep everything under control. The lesson, the 16th segment in a 22-part unit, provides a more detailed look at the parts of a plane, specifically the control surfaces. Pupils learn about the construction of the wings and the tails and how the control surfaces of each affect the flight of the plane.

Concepts

design, aerodynamics, constant variables, paper airplanes, aviation, variables, wings, technology resources

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Additional Tags

aerodynamics, airplanes, constant, design, model, paper airplane, variable

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Instructional Ideas

• Show a video of making control surfaces for a model plane

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes the class has built paper airplanes
• It is beneficial if individuals are familiar with the parts of an airplane

Pros

• Provides a simple extension activity using a basic paper airplane design
• Includes questions to use as a post-lesson assessment

Cons

• None