Flight School Slides
A 11-slide presentation introducing the four forces of flight (Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag) for 4th-5th graders. It includes a warm-up activity, video observation stops, detailed force explanations, and instructions for the Force Vector Mapping activity.
Force Vector Mapping Worksheet
A student worksheet for the Force Vector Mapping activity. Students define the four forces and draw vectors of varying sizes for different flight scenarios (Runway, Takeoff, Cruising, Landing).
Aviation Reference Card
A handy reference sheet for students that defines the four forces of flight and assigns a specific color for mapping activities. It includes the basic 'Rules of Thumb' for flight dynamics.
Flight School Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Flight School lesson. It includes a step-by-step pacing guide, video discussion prompts with timestamps, vocabulary definitions, and differentiation strategies.
Force Vector Answer Key
The answer key for the Force Vector Mapping worksheet, providing the correct definitions and vector diagram orientations/sizes for each flight scenario.
