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Description
Grades 6–8. Students zoom through the flying disc's history as they learn valuable physics concepts. They investigate how discs fly because of spin (lift), angular momentum (thrust), shape (drag), and weight (gravity). With different shapes and sizes of flying objects, learners practice the most effective throwing, flying, and catching techniques, gaining an understanding of the forces of motion upon objects in flight. Comes complete with curriculum and materials for 30 students.
Product Details
Lift. Thrust. Drag. Gravity!
Grades 6–8. Since 700 B.C., flying discs have made a name for themselves. In this high-flying program, students zoom through the disc's history as they learn valuable physics concepts. While enjoying the fresh air, they investigate how discs fly because of spin (lift), angular momentum (thrust), shape (drag), and weight (gravity). With different shapes and sizes of flying objects, learners practice the most effective throwing, flying, and catching techniques, gaining an understanding of the forces of motion upon objects in flight. After capturing a thorough knowledge of founding physics concepts, end the final lesson with an exciting game of STEM ultimate frisbee!
Product Features
- Complete program includes materials and curriculum
- Designed for up to 30 students
- Includes 12 one-hour activities
Curriculum Topics:
1. The History of the Flying Disc
2. Flying Rings
3. Origami Flying Discs
4. Intro to Throwing and Catching Techniques
5. Pivoting
6. Statue Flying Disc
7. Flying Tic-Tac-Toe
8. Disc Golf
9. Play Ultimate Disc
10. Play "Guts"
11. Ultimate Tournament
Each Activity Includes:
- Schedule
- Opening and closing discussion
- Topic background and vocabulary
- Step-by-step activity instructions
- Optional extension activities
- Materials list
Recommended Settings:
- Summer camps
- Classrooms
- Out-of-school time programs
- Home learning
Tech Requirements:
- None
Professional Development:
- Includes a free 1/2-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $500+
- Includes a free 1-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $1,000+
- Additional training available for purchase by special request
21st-Century Skills:
Helps students develop a set of widely applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.
- Communication and collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative and self-direction
- Productivity and accountability
- Social and cross-cultural skills
Standards Alignments:
Next Generation Science Standards*
- MS-PS2-2: Forces and Motion
- MS-PS3-5: Energy
- MS-ETS1-1: Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-2: Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-3: Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-4: Engineering Design