Design a Powerful Bird Wing

In this hands-on and web interactive project, students design and build a bird wing powerful enough to spin them in an office chair when it is flapped. By modifying the shape, size, and/or materials used in their design based on observations of natural and man-made transportation methods, students will learn about thrust, forces, durability, and energy use.
Resource ID#: 55193 Type: Teaching Idea
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Direct Link: https://www.curiositymachine.org/challenges/22/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Parents
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: biomimetic, thrust, aviation, hands-on, bird, force
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Curiosity Machine

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