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Beginner's
Guide to Propulsion
Newton's Third Law and Aircraft
Propulsion
Subject
Area(s):
Science, Mathematics
Grade
Level:
8-9
National Standards:
Science
Physical
Science - Position and motion of objects.
Science and Technology - Abilities of technological design.
Science and Technology - Understanding about science and technology.
Mathematics
Algebra
- Use tables and graphs as tools to interpret expressions, equations,
and inequalities.
Algebra - Represent situations that involve variable quantities
with expressions, equations, inequalities, and matrices.
Mathematics as Communication - Express mathematical ideas orally
and in writing.
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.
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
an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate
an understanding of the text by completing an activity on propulsion
in which you will graph data and interpret the results.
Beginner's Guide
to Propulsion is a "textbook" of information prepared at NASA Glenn
Research Center to help you better understand aircraft engine propulsion.
Click Beginner's Guide Index
to access the list of slides. Open the slide called Newton's
Third Law (with text) and read the explanation on Newton's Third
Law and how it applies to the propulsion system of an airplane. Then
using the background information given at Newton's
Third Law Activity, complete the activity designed to demonstrate
your ability: (1) to complete calculations involving the propulsion
of an airplane. (2) to graph the results.
Assessment:
- You, or you and
your partner(s), will be evaluated on the accuracy or feasibility
of your answers.
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Evaluation:
- You will demonstrate
the ability to use and understand information found on the World Wide
Web by completing an activity on propulsion and using the data to
graph the results.
Submitted
by:
- Shari-Beth Nadell,
Propulsion Systems Office, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland,
Ohio
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