
Tethered Flight
by Aaron Whiting
This lesson includes having students design and build a wing to put onto a pre-built RC plane and fly it in circles (tethered). Requires previous RC knowledge.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1739DBRIh3uuckB6KJR4lJrDkNlk_hCbM/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Technology 1. Empowered Learner 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process
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