Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Size Effects Problem Set

Subject Area: Physical Science, Ratios

Grade Level: 8-10

 National Science Standards:

• Unifying Concepts and Processes:
  • Models and explanation.
  • Change and constancy.
• Physical Science: Motion and forces.
• Science and Technology: Understandings about science and technology.

National Technology Standards:

• Research Tools - Use content-specific tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools - Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

Objective:

After reading the Size Effects page from a NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate an understanding of Size Effects by answering questions.

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Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics is a "textbook" of information prepared at NASA Glenn Research Center to help you better understand how airplanes work. Click Beginner's Guide Index to access the list of slides. Open the slide called Size Effects (with text). Study the labeled diagrams and read the explanation of Size Effects. Then using the information shown at Size Effects Problems, complete the exercise.

Assessment:

You, or your partner(s), will be evaluated on the accuracy or feasibility of your answers.

Evaluation:

You will demonstrate the ability to use information found on the World Wide Web to apply what you have learned about size effects to airplane lift.

 Submitted by: Sheri Zakarowsky, Richmond Heights High School, Richmond Heights, Ohio