Aerodynamics and Flight Unit Review
Unit Review Booklet
Extra Questions
Getting into the Air
Learn about the four forces of flight. Then, re-create famous Canadian aircraft based on the plane's mission.
http://www.aviation.technomuses.ca/explore/exhibitions/timeline/index.php?file=game1&Lang=e
The Bernoulli Principle
What happens when you "squeeze" a flow of air? Try this interactive out.
http://howthingsfly.si.edu/media/bernoulli-principle
How Wings Work
Experiment with different wing shapes and see why they work. You'll get to test out some historic aircraft.
http://howthingsfly.si.edu/activities/how-wings-work
Wonderville: Airborne Experiment
This Wonderville interactive is about the principles of air movement and gliding. In the activity section, try to build a peregrine falcon!
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/airborne-experiment
Learning about Air and Flight
Take this interactive "Air" quiz, from the "Science Fun with Airplanes" site.
http://www.ohio4h.org/flight/airtext.html
TED: Why do wings help you fly?
This video explains why some popular ideas of flight are incorrect. Listen and watch explanations of two theories of "lift". 'Think' questions your understanding and 'Dig Deeper' provides further resources.
http://ed.ted.com/featured/QGAvaMwM
Feathers and Flight
"We know that some dinosaurs had feathers, but did dinosaurs actually fly? If not, why did they have feathers? Comparing the feathers of ancient dinosaurs to those of modern birds can provide some interesting clues to the origin of feathers and flight." (site)
http://www.nature.ca/discover/exf/fthrsndflght/index_e.cfm
Dino-bird Connection
"The feathered discoveries raise two important questions about dinosaurs. What is the relationship between birds and dinosaurs? And, how did flight evolve from land-dwelling feathered reptiles?" (site)
http://www.nature.ca/discover/exf/dnbrdcnnctn/index_e.cfm
Rocket Science 101
This is your chance to build a rocket and launch your mission into space! Choose the Easy, Medium or Hard skill level and learn about the "various components of the launch vehicles, how they are configured and how they work together to successfully launch a NASA spacecraft."
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/RocketScience101/RocketScience101.html
Discover! Simulations - The Nature of Matter
How does a hot-air balloon rise and stay in the air? In part 2, move the cursor over the balloon, instruments, and landing pad gives important information about each. You will get a minute to fly the balloon and to try to land it on the landing pad. Click the buttons to turn on and off the burner...
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/activities/simulations/gr4/unite.html
Extra Questions
Getting into the Air
Learn about the four forces of flight. Then, re-create famous Canadian aircraft based on the plane's mission.
http://www.aviation.technomuses.ca/explore/exhibitions/timeline/index.php?file=game1&Lang=e
The Bernoulli Principle
What happens when you "squeeze" a flow of air? Try this interactive out.
http://howthingsfly.si.edu/media/bernoulli-principle
How Wings Work
Experiment with different wing shapes and see why they work. You'll get to test out some historic aircraft.
http://howthingsfly.si.edu/activities/how-wings-work
Wonderville: Airborne Experiment
This Wonderville interactive is about the principles of air movement and gliding. In the activity section, try to build a peregrine falcon!
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/airborne-experiment
Learning about Air and Flight
Take this interactive "Air" quiz, from the "Science Fun with Airplanes" site.
http://www.ohio4h.org/flight/airtext.html
TED: Why do wings help you fly?
This video explains why some popular ideas of flight are incorrect. Listen and watch explanations of two theories of "lift". 'Think' questions your understanding and 'Dig Deeper' provides further resources.
http://ed.ted.com/featured/QGAvaMwM
Feathers and Flight
"We know that some dinosaurs had feathers, but did dinosaurs actually fly? If not, why did they have feathers? Comparing the feathers of ancient dinosaurs to those of modern birds can provide some interesting clues to the origin of feathers and flight." (site)
http://www.nature.ca/discover/exf/fthrsndflght/index_e.cfm
Dino-bird Connection
"The feathered discoveries raise two important questions about dinosaurs. What is the relationship between birds and dinosaurs? And, how did flight evolve from land-dwelling feathered reptiles?" (site)
http://www.nature.ca/discover/exf/dnbrdcnnctn/index_e.cfm
Rocket Science 101
This is your chance to build a rocket and launch your mission into space! Choose the Easy, Medium or Hard skill level and learn about the "various components of the launch vehicles, how they are configured and how they work together to successfully launch a NASA spacecraft."
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/RocketScience101/RocketScience101.html
Discover! Simulations - The Nature of Matter
How does a hot-air balloon rise and stay in the air? In part 2, move the cursor over the balloon, instruments, and landing pad gives important information about each. You will get a minute to fly the balloon and to try to land it on the landing pad. Click the buttons to turn on and off the burner...
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/activities/simulations/gr4/unite.html
Adaptations that Enable Birds to Fly
How Birds Fly - Science Learning
Flight and Feathers
Vertebrate Flight - The Physics of Flight
Physics of Flight and other adaptations
Physical Adaptations in Birds
Why Do Geese Fly in a V?
Flight and Feathers
Vertebrate Flight - The Physics of Flight
Physics of Flight and other adaptations
Physical Adaptations in Birds
Why Do Geese Fly in a V?
Evidence & Investigation
23 great Evidence and Investigation links to games and investigations
Evidence and Investigation Full Unit Notes - Long
Evidence and Investigation Study Guide Short
Fingerprint Types
Evidence and Investigation Full Unit Notes - Long
Evidence and Investigation Study Guide Short
Fingerprint Types
Bernouilli Webquest
Links:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/setf/html/StudentResource/source/Welcome.html
Questions 4, 5, 6 & 7
http://www.professorgizmo.com/04Bernoulli.html
Question 8:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/setf/html/StudentResource/source/ Welcome.html
http://www.mansfieldct.org/schools/mms/staff/hand/flight4forcesoverview.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQ1F2jb10A
http://wright.nasa.gov/airplane/forces.html
Bird in Flight:
http://nature.ca/discover/exb/hwdbrdsfly/index_e.cfm
Question 10:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/learn/adaptation/flight/feathers.aspx http://fsc.fernbank.edu/Birding/skeleton.htm http://www.all-birds.com/Anatomy.htm http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Animals/intermediate/birds-01.html
Other Useful Links:
http://flightwebquest.blogspot.ca/p/four-forces-bernoullis-principles.html
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/airborne-experiment
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/setf/html/StudentResource/source/Welcome.html
Questions 4, 5, 6 & 7
http://www.professorgizmo.com/04Bernoulli.html
Question 8:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/setf/html/StudentResource/source/ Welcome.html
http://www.mansfieldct.org/schools/mms/staff/hand/flight4forcesoverview.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQ1F2jb10A
http://wright.nasa.gov/airplane/forces.html
Bird in Flight:
http://nature.ca/discover/exb/hwdbrdsfly/index_e.cfm
Question 10:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/learn/adaptation/flight/feathers.aspx http://fsc.fernbank.edu/Birding/skeleton.htm http://www.all-birds.com/Anatomy.htm http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Animals/intermediate/birds-01.html
Other Useful Links:
http://flightwebquest.blogspot.ca/p/four-forces-bernoullis-principles.html
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/airborne-experiment
Sky Science Review
Sky Science Review Notes - handed out in class
Sky Science Jeopardy Review Game played in class:
https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1393878609#.VO-sY_nF-4E
Moon Review Jeopardy PowerPoint
Planets:
Solar System StudyJam slideshows and quiz @
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/services/search-results?query=planets
Why is Pluto not a planet anymore? @ http://www.universetoday.com/13573/why-pluto-is-no-longer-a-planet/
Comets - Asteroids - Meteors:
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/cometasteroidmeteoroiddifferences.html
How are Comets, Asteroids and Meteroids Different? YouTube Video
Seasons:
This Discovery Education interactive takes a look at seasonal changes, including the effects of the tilt of the Earth's axis, equinoxes and solstices. Be sure to check out the quiz and the glossary.
http://gtm-media-1.discoveryeducation.com/videos/1/Zeus_Animations/
Seasons_FIXED.swf
Phases of the Moon:
"Learn about how the positions of the Earth and Sun affect our view of the Moon." [site]
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thec
hildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/earthandbeyond_f.swf
Let Wonderville kids take you on an interactive journey to learn about the phases of the moon @
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon
Comets:
To learn all about comets and their characteristics, as well as our past perceptions of these space travellers, visit these three activities: build a comet, learn about comet mythology, and examine the dust trails.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/comets/lesson
/lab.html
Other:
Space Place - http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Some great Sky and Space resources: http://www.2learn.ca/kids/listSciG6.aspx?Type=58
Sky Science Jeopardy Review Game played in class:
https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1393878609#.VO-sY_nF-4E
Moon Review Jeopardy PowerPoint
Planets:
Solar System StudyJam slideshows and quiz @
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/services/search-results?query=planets
Why is Pluto not a planet anymore? @ http://www.universetoday.com/13573/why-pluto-is-no-longer-a-planet/
Comets - Asteroids - Meteors:
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/cometasteroidmeteoroiddifferences.html
How are Comets, Asteroids and Meteroids Different? YouTube Video
Seasons:
This Discovery Education interactive takes a look at seasonal changes, including the effects of the tilt of the Earth's axis, equinoxes and solstices. Be sure to check out the quiz and the glossary.
http://gtm-media-1.discoveryeducation.com/videos/1/Zeus_Animations/
Seasons_FIXED.swf
Phases of the Moon:
"Learn about how the positions of the Earth and Sun affect our view of the Moon." [site]
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thec
hildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/earthandbeyond_f.swf
Let Wonderville kids take you on an interactive journey to learn about the phases of the moon @
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon
Comets:
To learn all about comets and their characteristics, as well as our past perceptions of these space travellers, visit these three activities: build a comet, learn about comet mythology, and examine the dust trails.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/comets/lesson
/lab.html
Other:
Space Place - http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Some great Sky and Space resources: http://www.2learn.ca/kids/listSciG6.aspx?Type=58
Reason for Seasons
Sundials
How do sundials work:
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/sun/san5.html#
How to make your own sundial:
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/sun/something_to_do.html
YouTube Video on Sundials:
Young explorers: a brief history of time telling - A visit to The British Museum
More on sundials:
Sundials - Geography for Kids
Sundials - Britannica Kids
Sundials - Cool Facts from Factmonster
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/sun/san5.html#
How to make your own sundial:
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/sun/something_to_do.html
YouTube Video on Sundials:
Young explorers: a brief history of time telling - A visit to The British Museum
More on sundials:
Sundials - Geography for Kids
Sundials - Britannica Kids
Sundials - Cool Facts from Factmonster
Solar and Lunar Eclipses app
Videos:
What is a Solar Eclipse
What is a Lunar Eclipse
Learn about Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Videos:
What is a Solar Eclipse
What is a Lunar Eclipse
Learn about Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Phases of the Moon
Phases of the Moon - Practice Games and Quiz (thank you Abeer!):
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon - Really good explanations as well
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/staffdev/clough_d/DragDrop/MoonGame.swf
Phases - Applet
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/swf/educateurs/ressources/astronomie/eng/multimedia/module3/phases-moon/phases-moon.swf
Phases of the Moon Explanations Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXWXqGmPCk
Phases of the Moon Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w35Qx4VwXg8
Phases of the Moon Rap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79M2lSVZiY4
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon - Really good explanations as well
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/staffdev/clough_d/DragDrop/MoonGame.swf
Phases - Applet
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/swf/educateurs/ressources/astronomie/eng/multimedia/module3/phases-moon/phases-moon.swf
Phases of the Moon Explanations Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXWXqGmPCk
Phases of the Moon Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w35Qx4VwXg8
Phases of the Moon Rap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79M2lSVZiY4
Sky and Space Science
The Secret Life of Trees
What is a forest, what is a tree, deciduous vs. coniferous
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/forests/index.cfm
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/forests/index.cfm
Tree Cookies
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/tree-cookies
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/tree-cookies