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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Airplanes (2 3)

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This paper airplane lesson plan helps students learn about certain concepts like air resistance, motion, and aerodynamics.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Lab Activity: Aviation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a student lab activity in which the flight of a paper airplane is investigated and studied. Designed for primary grades, but easily adaptable for junior high students.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Glide Ratio

For Students 6th - 8th
How far can you fly a paper airplane? Math challenge provides practice in comparing quantities.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Spinning Blimps

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a blimp and then experiment with the design to improve its aerodynamics.
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Other

Lesson Plan Activities: Amelia Earhart and Airplanes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features several instructional activity ideas and activities on Amelia Earhart and airplanes for young learners.
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Other

Aunt Annie's Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
This simple craftmaking site features downloads, basic how-tos, and ordering information for the site-sponsor's craft books.

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