First Flight! (Event-Based Science)

By Russell G. Wright

Encourage students to put their scientific knowledge to the test as they work in teams to solve real-world problems related to an actual event. The project begins with the media coverage seen on the video and then a call to action, which challenges students to tackle an activity based on a real-world happening. The teacher's guide includes student activity pages, the video, and helpful teaching suggestions to really get students into active learning. The classroom set includes Teacher's Guide, Video and 15 Student Editions.Playing the roles of aeronautical engineers, your students must rise to the challenge of building a model airplane that actually flies Opening with footage of the first attempts at airplane flight, First Flight helps students learn about altitude, Bernouli's Principle, the center of gravity, and more to complete their final task. Imagine how excited your students will be when they make their first flight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0769000258
• ISBN13: 9780769000251
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Dale Seymour Publications
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8