Gliders can teach us a lot about aerodynamics. The Wright brothers built and tested over 200 unpowered gliders before they flew a self-powered airplane.
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Physical Science
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Science
Tags: Forces & Motion, Design Solutions, Measurement & Data
Grades covered: Grades 3–8
Topics: Aerodynamics, Science, Engineering
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