Qualitative Testing

FoilSim Lift Predictions
Using the Wright Brothers'
Bicycle Method

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.

Objective:

• Use FoilSim to predict the lift capabilities of a particular flat wing design and Lilienthal type wing designs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of wing design by creating and testing models of the wing types and presenting your results.

Assessment:

You, or you and your partner(s), will be evaluated on the thoroughness of your report.

Evaluation:

You will use the World Wide Web to find information on different wing designs. You will use FoilSim to predict lift generated from different wing designs. And you will 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

Students will need to preview the material discussed at the links below.

PREPARATION About FoilSim

PREPARATION Background Information and Research Avenues

DESIGN Modified Bicycle Design

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