We are learning to:
1. assess the societal and environmental impacts of flying devices that make use of properties of air;
2. investigate ways in which flying devices make use of properties of air;
3. explain ways in which properties of air can be applied to the principles of flight and flying devices
We have done several small experiments in the class to learn about PROPERTIES OF AIR. Ask your child to explain some to you.
Where in real life are we using AIR and its abilities to help us with everyday tasks?
Who discovered hot air balloons? We will look briefly into the history of Montgolfier and will will be able to describe how does a hot air balloon fly.
We are learning the 4 forces: GRAVITY, PULL, THRUST AND LIFT. Students are expected to explain each of them and give examples. Another terms that are useful in this unit: force, pressure, aerodynamique, dilater, contracter, masse.
End of UNIT PROJECT - choose one object/ animal that flies and describe the flying mechanism (helicopter, small plane, bat, insect, hot air balloon, etc.) . Students will work on this project in school and will present in class. The goal of the presentation is to inform BRIEFLY others about how this fly (2-4 minutes per person). In class work only.
We are starting the research on October 29, and I will present my "flying object" on October 29 to model the presentation.
1. assess the societal and environmental impacts of flying devices that make use of properties of air;
2. investigate ways in which flying devices make use of properties of air;
3. explain ways in which properties of air can be applied to the principles of flight and flying devices
We have done several small experiments in the class to learn about PROPERTIES OF AIR. Ask your child to explain some to you.
Where in real life are we using AIR and its abilities to help us with everyday tasks?
Who discovered hot air balloons? We will look briefly into the history of Montgolfier and will will be able to describe how does a hot air balloon fly.
We are learning the 4 forces: GRAVITY, PULL, THRUST AND LIFT. Students are expected to explain each of them and give examples. Another terms that are useful in this unit: force, pressure, aerodynamique, dilater, contracter, masse.
End of UNIT PROJECT - choose one object/ animal that flies and describe the flying mechanism (helicopter, small plane, bat, insect, hot air balloon, etc.) . Students will work on this project in school and will present in class. The goal of the presentation is to inform BRIEFLY others about how this fly (2-4 minutes per person). In class work only.
We are starting the research on October 29, and I will present my "flying object" on October 29 to model the presentation.