Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

NASA's "Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics" provides some general information on the basics of aerodynamics. The site allows users to explore at their own pace and level of interest. The topics available include equations of motion, free falling, air resistance, force, gas properties, and atmosphere. Movies, reading materials, and activities are all available to accommodate a variety of different learning styles.
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Direct Link: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bga.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: aerodynamics, physics, aerospace, flight,
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: NSDL

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