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  Document Type: Lesson Plan
  Lesson Plan Type: Video,Interactive Instruction
  Subject: Science
  Grade Level: 6
  Time: 60 minutes
  Last Updated: 02-05-2010
     
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CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS ADDRESSED

Science/6/Investigation and Experimentation
7.0 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students will: a. Develop a hypothesis. b. Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators, computers, balances, spring scales, microscopes, and binoculars) to perform tests, collect data, and display data. c. Construct appropriate graphs from data and develop qualitative statements about the relationships between variables. d. Communicate the steps and results from an investigation in written reports and oral presentations. e. Recognize whether evidence is consistent with a proposed explanation. f. Read a topographic map and a geologic map for evidence provided on the maps and construct and interpret a simple scale map. g. Interpret events by sequence and time from natural phenomena (e.g., the relative ages of rocks and intrusions). h. Identify changes in natural phenomena over time without manipulating the phenomena (e.g., a tree limb, a grove of trees, a stream, a hill slope).
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Ski-jumping--hurtling down a ramp at speeds of 60 mph, then soaring through the air--is an excellent illustration of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Students will learn about the ski-jumping competition in the Winter Olympics, to explore concepts about gravity, drag and lift. Students will create their own version of a ski jump complete with jumpers.

  

 
PROCEDURES
 
Goal(s):
Ski-jumping--hurtling down a ramp at speeds of 60 mph, then soaring through the air--is an excellent illustration of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Students will learn about the ski-jumping in the Winter Olympics, to explore concepts about gravity, drag and lift. Students will create their own version of a ski jump complete with jumpers.
 
Specific Objectives:
Students will be able to:
  1. Ask scientific questions.
  2. Define and discuss concepts about acceleration, lift, and drag.
  3. Conduct a ski jump simulation experiment to learn about the acceleration, lift, and drag.
  4. Construct two different types of paper airplanes to demonstrate acceleration and lift.
 
Required Materials:
The NBC Learn Video: Air Lift: Ski Jump, a copy of the worksheet, “Student Activity: Air Lift: Ski Jump” for each student, 1 piece of stiff cardboard or foam board 8 x 16 inches (22 x 45 cm), A large manila folder, cut in half , Several books ,Several coins of different denominations (penny, nickel, quarter), Masking tape, Pencil, Ruler, white copy paper and construction paper, paper clips, tape
 
Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):
Ask students to raise their hand if they have ever skied before. Next, ask them to raise their hand if they have ever actually ski jumped or have seen a ski jump competition on TV. Allow a few volunteers to share any stories they have about either their skiing or viewing experience. Tell students that they are going to learn about the science behind the ski jump. View the NBC Learn Video: Air Lift: Ski Jump.
 
Lesson Plan Procedure:
  1. Tell students that they are going to learn about the scientific concepts involved with ski jumping by creating their own miniature ski jump with coins as jumpers.
  2. Remind students that they are responsible for being very careful with all materials. Also tell students that they will be required to follow the directions provided to them on the Student Activity Sheet.
  3. Point out to students that the main question they are going to be discovering the answer to is “What design makes for a faster ski and a longer jump?”
  4. See attached Student Activity Sheet for remainder of procedure.
 
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):
Ask one person from each group to discuss one thing they discovered when they did this experiment. Write their statements on the board. Encourage students to try to contribute a new idea rather than repeat one that has already been written down. After all the groups have shared and the statements have been written, ask students if their statements could also apply to real ski jumping. Discuss how their simulation and real ski jumping is similar and how it is different.
 
Assessments & notes
 
Plan for Independent Practice:
Tell students that they are going to have another opportunity to experiment with acceleration, drag, and lift as they try to make two different types of airplanes. One type should be able to go very far, very fast and another should be able to stay in the air for the longest time possible. Give students white copy paper and construction paper as well as paper clips and tape with which to construct their airplanes. After students have enough time to construct both types of airplanes, have a class contest to see which airplane flies the fastest and farthest and which airplane stays the longest time in the air. Discuss with students what it is about the design of the airplanes that made them “win”.
 
Assessment Based on Objectives:
Begin the next day’s lesson with the quiz titled, “Air Lift: Ski Jump”.
 
Possible Connections to Other Subjects:
Social Studies/History/Technology: Students can research the history of ski jumping and summarize the milestones of the sport in a Power Point presentation. Students can then present their project to the class.
Music: Students can use drums (or if drums are not available their own desktop) to make up a rhythmic piece about the two parts of a ski jump: an energetic beat to represent the fast run down the ramp and a slow beat to represent the jumper in the air.
 
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Submitted by NBCLearn on Sat, 02/06/2010 - 05:46


Title:

Air Lift: Ski Jump

Grade Level:

6

Subject:

Science

Author:

NBCLearn

Time:

60 minutes

Lesson Plan Type:

Video,Interactive Instruction

Keywords:

Ski Jumping, Winter Olympics, Aerodynamics, Physics, Force, Drag, Air Resistance, Lift, Pressure, Ramps, Take-Off, In-Run, Flying, Flight, Flexibility, Body Position, Gravity, Landing

Brief Description:

Ski-jumping--hurtling down a ramp at speeds of 60 mph, then soaring through the air--is an excellent illustration of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Students will learn about the ski-jumping competition in the Winter Olympics, to explore concepts about gravity, drag and lift. Students will create their own version of a ski jump complete with jumpers.

  


California State Standards Addressed:

Science/6/Investigation and Experimentation)7.0

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Goal(s):

Ski-jumping--hurtling down a ramp at speeds of 60 mph, then soaring through the air--is an excellent illustration of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Students will learn about the ski-jumping in the Winter Olympics, to explore concepts about gravity, drag and lift. Students will create their own version of a ski jump complete with jumpers.

Specific Objectives:

Students will be able to:
  1. Ask scientific questions.
  2. Define and discuss concepts about acceleration, lift, and drag.
  3. Conduct a ski jump simulation experiment to learn about the acceleration, lift, and drag.
  4. Construct two different types of paper airplanes to demonstrate acceleration and lift.

Required Materials:

The NBC Learn Video: Air Lift: Ski Jump, a copy of the worksheet, “Student Activity: Air Lift: Ski Jump” for each student, 1 piece of stiff cardboard or foam board 8 x 16 inches (22 x 45 cm), A large manila folder, cut in half , Several books ,Several coins of different denominations (penny, nickel, quarter), Masking tape, Pencil, Ruler, white copy paper and construction paper, paper clips, tape

Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):

Ask students to raise their hand if they have ever skied before. Next, ask them to raise their hand if they have ever actually ski jumped or have seen a ski jump competition on TV. Allow a few volunteers to share any stories they have about either their skiing or viewing experience. Tell students that they are going to learn about the science behind the ski jump. View the NBC Learn Video: Air Lift: Ski Jump.

Lesson Plan Procedure:

  1. Tell students that they are going to learn about the scientific concepts involved with ski jumping by creating their own miniature ski jump with coins as jumpers.
  2. Remind students that they are responsible for being very careful with all materials. Also tell students that they will be required to follow the directions provided to them on the Student Activity Sheet.
  3. Point out to students that the main question they are going to be discovering the answer to is “What design makes for a faster ski and a longer jump?”
  4. See attached Student Activity Sheet for remainder of procedure.

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):

Ask one person from each group to discuss one thing they discovered when they did this experiment. Write their statements on the board. Encourage students to try to contribute a new idea rather than repeat one that has already been written down. After all the groups have shared and the statements have been written, ask students if their statements could also apply to real ski jumping. Discuss how their simulation and real ski jumping is similar and how it is different.

Plan for Independent Practice:

Tell students that they are going to have another opportunity to experiment with acceleration, drag, and lift as they try to make two different types of airplanes. One type should be able to go very far, very fast and another should be able to stay in the air for the longest time possible. Give students white copy paper and construction paper as well as paper clips and tape with which to construct their airplanes. After students have enough time to construct both types of airplanes, have a class contest to see which airplane flies the fastest and farthest and which airplane stays the longest time in the air. Discuss with students what it is about the design of the airplanes that made them “win”.

Assessment Based on Objectives:

Begin the next day’s lesson with the quiz titled, “Air Lift: Ski Jump”.

Possible Connections to Other Subjects:

Social Studies/History/Technology: Students can research the history of ski jumping and summarize the milestones of the sport in a Power Point presentation. Students can then present their project to the class.
Music: Students can use drums (or if drums are not available their own desktop) to make up a rhythmic piece about the two parts of a ski jump: an energetic beat to represent the fast run down the ramp and a slow beat to represent the jumper in the air.


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Additional Notes:

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