Hover Design Challenge

Duration: 50-60 minutes

Grade Levels: 3-12 

Build, test and modify hovering devices in a wind tunnel to expand knowledge of design and aerodynamics.
Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

Grade Levels: 3-12

Duration: 50-60 minutes

Objectives:

  • Learn that they can take a design parameter and explore it through rapid prototyping.
  • Practice analyzing a problem with a team.
  • Practice optimizing solutions.

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The Tech Challenge

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