Flight Design Challenge: Lesson 1
by Chelsey Griess
Students will learn about the four forces of flight in this introductory lesson. This is lesson one of a four-part unit and provides students with the knowledge they need about flight to engage in a flight design challenge for the remainder of the unit.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xH2qlk-cg7rC03q75rpxNjHwAk7M_QSk/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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