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May the Force Be With You: Drag Lesson PlanMay the Force Be With You: Drag Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering
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5th - 7th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2004
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May the Force Be With You: Drag

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Do not let friction drag you down! The 11th segment in a series of 22 focuses on the fourth force acting upon an airplane—drag. Pupils learn about the effects and causes of drag.

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Concepts

drag, flight, force, aviation, wings, newton's laws of motion, friction, frictional force, aerodynamics, energy, technology resources

Additional Tags

airplanes, drag, flight, force

Instructional Ideas

  • Research images that show the change in temperatures on plane parts due to friction
  • Lead a discussion on whether there is a time that drag is beneficial

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes the class has already done the lift, weight, and thrust lessons

Pros

  • Includes vocabulary and definitions
  • Contains suggestions for assessment

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  • None

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