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Pbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Blimp Jet [Pdf] HandoutPbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Blimp Jet [Pdf] Handout
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PBS
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3rd - 8th
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Pbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Blimp Jet [Pdf]

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Hands-on challenge to add a jet-propulsion system such as a balloon to a Sky Glider blimp so it flies straight and far under its own power. Provides full list of materials with ideas on how to build, test, and redesign it if necessary. Activity focuses on the engineering design process and the building of creative projects. This lesson builds on the Sky Glider challenge.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
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