The fourth installment of a five-part unit has young engineers designing and testing hoop gliders. They adjust the ratio of the front loop and back loop of the glider to determine the best design for the longest flight.

Concepts

flight, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Collaborate with a math teacher for the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need to have prior knowledge of fractions and/or ratios
• Lesson builds on knowledge of flight from previous lessons

Pros

• Includes facilitator notes at various points throughout the lesson
• Worksheet contains blank data tables for learners to fill in

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.A.2 4.NF.B.3.a 6.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a 7.RP.A.2.c MP1 MP3 MP4 MP6