Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Newton's Second Law and Airplanes Problem Set

Subject Area: Physical Science, Algebra I

Grade Level: 9-10

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 Newton's First and Second Law pages from a NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate an understanding of Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion by answering questions in which you will apply these laws.

 

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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 slides called Newton's First Law and Newton's Second Law (with text). Study the labeled diagrams and read the explanation of Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion. Then using the information, complete the exercises at Newton's Second Law and Airplanes Problems.

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 Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion to airplanes and flight.

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