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Geometry and Algebra: The Future Flight Equation
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In this activity, learners discover how NASA engineers develop experimental aircraft.

Heavy Lifting
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In this activity, learners work in NASA teams to build balloon-powered rockets using identical parts and compete to launch the greatest number of paper clips to "space" (the ceiling).

Rocket Pinwheel
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This is an activity about motion, power, air and Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Gravity Launch
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In this online game, learners attempt to send a rocket ship to various targets. Learners can adjust the angle and thrust of the rocket before it is launched.

Vectoring: Steering a Plane
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In this two part activity, learners work in pairs or individually to discover how vectoring the thrust from a jet engine affects movement of an airplane.

Jet Propulsion
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In this two-part activity, learners work in pairs to examine the four basic stages of a turbine engine.

Balloon Staging
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In this activity, learners simulate a multistage rocket launch using party balloons, fishing line, straws, and a plastic cup.

Airboat
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In this activity related to Newton's Laws of Motion, learners build a boat powered by a propeller in the air.