Beginner's
Guide to Aerodynamics
Aileron Roll Problem Set
Subject Area:
Physical Science
Grade Level:
8-9
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 information
from a NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate an understanding
of aileron roll by answering questions in which you will apply this
information.
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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 Aileron
Roll (with text). Study the labeled diagram and read the explanation
of aileron roll. Then using the information shown at Aileron
Roll 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 aileron roll to airplanes.
Submitted
by:
Sheri Zakarowsky,
Richmond Heights High School, Richmond Heights, Ohio
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