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Flight Test Engineers lesson plan 4-7s
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In this Physics-themed lesson plan, students test the flight time of their own paper plane.
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Flight Test Engineers lesson plan 11-14s
In Flight Test Engineers, students will plan and carry out an investigation to find out if wing area affects the flight time of a simple paper glider. The lesson helps students develop their understanding of investigations and fair testing and gather data that is valid and reliable.
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England
Science
Working scientifically:
Scientific attitudes; Experimental skills and investigations; Analysis and evaluation
Forces
Mathematics
Working mathematically
Statistics
Scotland
Sciences
I have collaborated in investigations into the effects of gravity on objects and I can predict what might happen to their weight in different situations on Earth and in space. SCN3-08a
Mathematics
I can use a variety of methods to solve number problems in familiar contexts, clearly communicating my processes and solutions. MNU3-03a
I can solve practical problems by applying my knowledge of measure, choosing the appropriate units and degree of accuracy for the task and using a formula to calculate area or volume when required. MNU3-11a
Technologies
Students can use ICT as appropriate, e.g. spreadsheets to record and organise their measurements and present them as graphs.
Wales
KS3 Science
Skills: All.
Range: How things work.
KS3 Maths
Skills: All.
Range: Measures and money, Shape, position and movement, Handling data.
KS3 ICT
Students can use ICT as appropriate, e.g. spreadsheets to record and organise their measurements and present them as graphs.
Northern Ireland
KS3 Science
Learning outcomes in science – all.
Knowledge, understanding and skills – Forces and energy transfer.
KS3 Mathematics
Learning outcomes in maths – all.
Knowledge, understanding and skills – shape, space and measures, handling data.