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More wings means more lift. Future engineers watch a video that explains why planes during World War I had multiple, stacked wings. It also describes the advantages and disadvantages of such a system and why modern airplanes are not equipped with stacked wings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a history teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- References some other videos in the playlist
- Some previous knowledge of lift and drag is beneficial
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Diagrams help with understanding
- Well-paced narration makes it easy to follow
Cons
- None