Beginner's
Guide to Aerodynamics
Rudder -Yaw Problem Set
Subject Area:
Physical Science
Grade Level:
6-9
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.
- Abilities of
technological design.
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
Rudder - Yaw page from the NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate
an understanding of a rudder's function by answering questions in which
you will apply this information.
-
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 Rudder
- Yaw (with text). Study the labeled diagram and read the explanation
of rudder - yaw. Then using the information shown at Rudder
-Yaw 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 the rudder's function.
Submitted
by: Sheri Zakarowsky, Richmond Heights High School, Richmond Heights,
Ohio
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