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In this activity related to flight, learners conduct two simple tests to explore how lift works.

After a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works, learners create parachutes using different materials that they think will work best.

In this math lesson, learners explore the real world meaning of slope. Learners conduct a balloon experiment in which they measure the circumference and flight time of deflating balloons.

In this inquiry-based activity, learners investigate the basic forces of flight as they construct their own paper glider that represents a rainforest creature from Borneo (large, tropical island in So

Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.

In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.

In this activity, learners explore moving air and the physics of lift and drag by constructing homemade wind tunnels.

In this fun physics activity (page 9 of the pdf), learners take part in a paper airplane design challenge.

In this activity, learners construct paper airplanes that twist and turn.

In this activity, learners discover how NASA engineers develop experimental aircraft.

Learners cut and fold a paper helicopter from the template in this PDF. They practice twirling the helicopter and observe what happens as they modify their tries.

In this activity, learners engineer a flying glider using paper hoops and a drinking straw.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of how aerospace engineering has impacted sports, specifically exploring the design of golf balls.