Discuss how to standardize flight tests. Our Class' Standard Test Flight Procedure Perform flight test of the gliders based upon the standardized procedures. Students select glider design component to change. Use the Student Handout Research Information Guide to assist students in focusing in on specific design flaws and needed research to solve the problem. Explore the principles of flight via research and discussion in class.
Students collect data, problem solve design flaws, and suggest possible glider plan revisions.
Through class discussion and debate determine the best glider revision plan and submit online. One submission per class. Students build gliders based on revised plans Students test gliders using standardized flight test and ask questions, share results, exchange ideas. Students reach consensus on the BEST glider plan revision. Closure-Review and class farewell exchanges.