| When | Tuesday 10:00 |
| Teacher Name | MelissaWafer |
| Target Age Range | 7 - 9 |
| General Grade Level | Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary |
| Ability Level | Introductory, Advanced Beginner |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | The ability to sit quietly for 15 minutes, to engage in age-appropriate group discussion, and to follow instructor’s directions. |
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| Family Provided Materials | None |
| Instructor Provided Materials | Everything necessary |
| Study Group Style | Lecture, Discussion, Activity |
| Description | Magic carpets, hot air balloons, and jumbo jets: Flying isn’t just for the birds! We will explore our age-old desire to take to the skies, the stories we tell (and why they are fictional), our early attempts to defy gravity (and why they failed), along with the modern miracles that make our avian dreams come true (and why they work). Each week we will examine the real science behind floating and flying with hands-on experiments, role playing, group discussions, simulations, DVDs, and/or take-home activities. For a final project, we will design and construct a model of our own creative and scientifically-sound flying machines. The sky’s the limit! |