THEORY OF FLIGHT

Presented by:Mr. Connolly

Mexico Middle School

Introduction Flight has become a major mode of

transportation in today's society.

This web quest project will provide an introduction to our Air Transportation unit.

Your task will be for you to research and investigate the Theory of Flight.

Task Work individually

Identify and define the forces required for flight

Sketch a diagram showing these forces acting on an aircraft

Apply this information to your air racer project

Process Research the Theory of Flight using the

internet Start by using the listed resources found on

the next slide Additional web sites of your own may be used Record notes and other needed information

on a separate sheet of paper Write a short essay explaining the theory of

flight Short essay must discuss the forces required

for flight Create a diagram representing these forces

Resources Use the listed web sites to begin your

research

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/lift1.html

http://www.aviation-history.com/theory/airfoil.htm

http://www.aviation-history.com/theory/lift.htm

http://web.mit.edu/16.00/www/aec/flight.html

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/fltmidfly.htm

Remember, feel free to search for other resources, but beware of inaccurate information.

Evaluation Web quest is worth 100 points

50 points – Short Essay 40 points – Diagram 10 points – Notes

Conclusion You now will have an understanding of

the theory of flight

Your research and investigation will allow you to identify how forces act upon an aircraft

Use your new knowledge to troubleshoot, adjust, and make any modifications necessary to improve the performance of your air racer project

Teachers This project is intended for an Introduction

to Technology class.

Its purpose is to introduce students to the theory of flight

It is also designed to teach students how to effectively research information using the internet

For planning purposes, 2 - 3 80 minute class periods should be expected