Skyward Bound Slides
A visually striking slide deck for upper elementary and middle school students, introducing the four forces of flight—lift, weight, thrust, and drag—and the engineering design process. It features a technical blueprint aesthetic and clear, high-contrast diagrams.
Aero Engineer Guide
A comprehensive instructional guide for teachers, featuring lesson phases, facilitation scripts, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies. It includes a section on common student misconceptions and expected insights from the flight lab.
Glider Lab Log
A structured data collection log for students to record hypotheses, baseline flight data, engineering modifications, and final performance analysis. It follows the scientific method and engineering design process with designated areas for measurement and observation.
Aerodynamic Ace Quiz
A formative assessment for students to demonstrate their understanding of the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's Principle, and the engineering design process. It includes multiple choice, matching, and short-answer questions.
Aerodynamic Ace Answer Key
A comprehensive answer key and scoring rubric for the Aerodynamic Ace Quiz, providing detailed explanations and grading criteria for teachers.
