Life Skills:

• Thinking & Reasoning

Curriculum Tie:

• Career and Technical Education Introduction
  Standard 10
  Objective 10-3

Time Frame:
2 class periods that run 45 minutes each.

Group Size:
Large Groups

Summary:
Students will individual design an airplane and construct it using available materials. Students will demonstrate a successful project by flying the airplane.

Main Curriculum Tie:
Career and Technical Education Introduction
Standard 10 Objective 10-2
Analyze communication, energy and power, and transportation technologies.

Career Connections:

• Artistic
• Technical

Materials:
1. Graph Paper
2. Styrofoam Meat tray (7 ½" X 9 ½")
3. Paperclips – balance weight
4. Tools: scissors, sandpaper, utility knife etc.
5. Balance jig

Attachments

• TLCAirplaneDesignConstructionAndFlight.pdf
  Student Instruction Packet
• Airplane_Design__Construction__and_Flight.doc
  Student Instruction Packet

Intended Learning Outcomes:
Students will design, construct and fly an airplane.

Author:
MELVIN ROBINSON
N. ROBERT PIXTON

Created Date :
Jul 25 2002 08:39 AM