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Quantitative Testing
FoilSim Lift Predictions
Using the Wright Brothers' Bicycle Method
Subject Area:
Physics, Physical Science
Grade Level:
9-12
National Science
Standards:
- Develop an understanding
about science and technology and technological designs.
- Develop an understanding
about scientific inquiry and the abilities necessary to achieve them.
- Develop an understanding
about motion and forces.
- Develop evidence,
test models, and explain results.
National Technology
Standards:
- Technology research
tools: Use content-specific tools, software and simulations (e.g.,
environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments,
Web tools) to support learning and research; select and use appropriate
tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and
solve problems.
- 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 using
FoilSim to predict the lift capabilities
of wing designs, you will demonstrate an understanding of wing design
by creating and testing models of the wing types. Then present your results
in the form of a report.
Assessment:
You, or you
and your partner(s), will be evaluated by the thoroughness of your report.
Evaluation:
You will
use the World Wide Web to find information on different wing designs and
FoilSim to predict lift generated from different wing designs and create
and test wing models based on your predictions. Your findings will be
summarized in a report.
Submitted by:
Chip Limes,
Shawnee High School, Springfield, Ohio
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