Have you ever tried to jump off something and try to fly?  If you've ever watched birds flying you will realise they have wings but you don't. It was by studying birds that scientists invented a different way of helping us to fly.  Though we still cannot fly like birds, we can now fly along side them in aeroplanes. But, aeroplanes are very heavy.  They carry people, luggage, and much more!  ....So how do they fly? You will use this Webquest to investigate how aeroplanes fly, and experiment with the principles of flight, by inventing a flying object.

 

The Task

Your task in this WebQuest is to complete some research on your presentation topic.  You will select a topic of interest from the flight organiser in your classroom to present to the class in whatever format you choose, PowerPoint, Publisher or Word poster, Photoshop, Video etc.  You will then explore web pages that provide information about the principles of flight to help you prepare for your presentation.  You'll begin by getting some information which will help you prepare either a report or poster.

 

The Process Research: Select the site you would like to work on to gather your research.  Check with your teacher that this is a suitable site to help you with your information. Take notes using the graphic organiser you have been given by your teacher. Remember if you copy and paste information to use for your report to work on later, you must include a reference and date. Use as many Internet sites that will support and validate your research. Take time to jot down some interesting words about flight, especially ones you don't know.    When you have found and recorded at least 4 details from your research site you may begin your project.

 

Presenting your research - Poster/Report: Review what you have learned about creating helpful information posters or reports using paragraphs.   Your teacher will also provide you with some helpful advice about report writing.. Review your research findings and decide which final project would better show your research. Sign up for your project selection on the classroom sign-up poster. Visit the Evaluation page of this WebQuest to revisit the rubric your class created, to help you make your project the best! Make a rough copy of your poster or report using the research you have gathered. Revise and edit your work with a partner. Publish your project Find the meaning of the new words you have found Use these words to make a wordfind.

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You are now an expert on principles of flight. To learn even more about the principles and design of flight revisit the resources page and 'travel' to other sites of interest.  If you find a useful site let your teacher know so we can add it here.