Airplane Racers
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In this experiment, students will be designing, testing, and modifying airplane models that they create on Tinkercad. Students have the goal of designing an airplane that will be the most aerodynamic and thus allowing it to travel in the quickest time down a zipline. After testing their airplane for the quickest time, students will then modify their design to be the least aerodynamic and producing the slowest time. Students will then calculate the percentage change between their fast and slow designs and compare those results with other groups. I have included an example of a possible airplane design in the lessons photo. Once students complete this lab activity this year, I will upload pictures of the finished models. Students will be able to… -Use engineering skills to develop their own model of an airplane that can quickly travel down a zipline. -Understand the importance of the center of mass of an object. -Revise their airplane models to create more air resistance resulting in a slower zipline travel time. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): -MS-PS3-1: Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationship of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object -MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. -MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. -MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success -MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. Science and Engineering Practices (SEP): SEP1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP3: Planning and Carrying out Investigations SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEP7: Engaging in Arguments from Evidence Common Core State Standards for Math (CCSSM): -CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.2: Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities. -CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.2.C: Represent proportional relationships by equations. Common Core Math Practices (MP): MP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them MP4: Model with mathematics
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