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The Aeronauts Lesson for High School: Hot Air Balloon Engineering Design Challenge

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    • Aeronauts in the basket
    • Preview of High School Engineering Design Challenge Copyedited.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of Balloon Data Graphing and Presentation Rubric (EXTEND OPTION 2).docx - page 1
    • Preview of Online Resources to Support Balloon Engineering Design Challenge3 copyedited.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of Online Resources to Support Ballooning Research Reports3 copyedited.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of Data Recording Sheet - Forces and Fluids - Why do things float5 copyedited.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of Pre assessment - Forces and Fluids - Why do things float.docx - page 1
      Subject Science — Crosscutting Concepts, Engineering, Technology, and Application of Science, Physics, Science and Engineering Practices
      Grade Level Grades 9-12
      Resource Type Activity, Assessment, Handout, Lesson Plan, Presentation, Worksheet
      Attributes
      Good for Parents
      Standards Alignment
      Next Generation Science Standards
      License

      Attribution Non-commercial NoDerivative

      CC (BY-NC-ND)

      About This Lesson

      Check out The Aeronauts lesson for high school for a fun way to engage your students in learning about aeronautics, atmospheric pressure, and engineering.

      Learning Targets 

      Students can: 

      • Use a digital simulation to collect data. 
      • Use displacement to find the volume of a fluid. 
      • Describe the relationship between the mass of an object and the mass of the fluid displaced by that object. 
      • Communicate the conditions necessary for an object to float. 
      • Communicate the conditions necessary for an object to sink. 
      • Design and construct a balloon for flight based on the design criteria. 
      • Research and report on the history of aeronautics (ENRICH Option 1). 
      • Interpret atmospheric data to determine how atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind speed and relative humidity change with altitude in the troposphere (ENRICH Option 2). 

      Created by the AFT Science Cadre.

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      Balloon Data Graphing and Presentation Rubric (EXTEND OPTION 2).docx

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      Power Point - Balloon Data.pptx

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      Online Resources to Support Ballooning Research Reports3 copyedited.pdf

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      Balloon Challenge Power Point[1].pptx

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      Pre assessment - Forces and Fluids - Why do things float.docx

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      February 13, 2020
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      Videos
      The Aeronauts (2019) - Movie Trailer
      "The Aeronauts" Higher than anyone has gone before

      Standards

      Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
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      Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision.
      Read More About HS-PS2-3
      Analyze data to support the claim that Newton's second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
      Read More About HS-PS2-1
      Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-4
      Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-1
      Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-4
      Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-1
      Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-3
      Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-2
      Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-3
      Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
      Read More About HS-ETS1-2
      Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system.
      Read More About HS-PS2-2
      Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current.
      Read More About HS-PS2-5
      Use mathematical representations of Newton's Law of Gravitation and Coulomb's Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.
      Read More About HS-PS2-4

      Reviews

      4.7
      13 Reviews
      clmarshall78_3012112
      clmarshall78_3012112 November 14, 2019
      I plan to use this lesson for

      I plan to use this lesson for teaching forces and atmospheric pressure.

      Lindsay Bell
      Lindsay Bell November 15, 2019
      The abundance of materials

      The abundance of materials provided, down to the rubrics (!), is incredible. It makes a lesson that may seem daunting, and even out of the comfort zone for an educator, achievable and possible!

      manderson08
      manderson08 November 15, 2019
      The first PowerPoint on

      The first PowerPoint on balloon data was a great way to stir interest in all things science, in atmospheric pressure, and uses the metric system that I love introducing so many freshmen to ... even in my Spanish classes! They didn't expect me to get so "scientific". haha See? It's not just for the science wizards, other disciplines can use this great info too!

      johnedw_2913902
      johnedw_2913902 November 15, 2019
      Wonderful collection of

      Wonderful collection of resources for teaching multiple standards in both chemistry and physics. And how much engagement and fun for students to design and build a working hot air balloon. Can't wait to post my students balloons in flight!

      KD
      KD November 18, 2019
      Great lesson! Thank you for

      Great lesson! Thank you for all the helpful materials!

      ROSIE DE LA FUENTE
      ROSIE DE LA FUENTE November 18, 2019
      I loved all the resources

      I loved all the resources this provided!

      Tanisha Scott
      Tanisha Scott November 22, 2019
      The material as presented

      The material as presented does not seem very challenging for the high school level but can be a solid base for extension challenges.

      Lori Klostermann 1
      Lori Klostermann 1 November 24, 2019
      Amazing Resource for my

      Amazing Resource for my classroom! I am excited to start planning for the first lesson!

      R Schildt
      R Schildt December 01, 2019
      Great lesson that can be used

      Great lesson that can be used across several courses, including math and language arts for all of the writing and research elements that it contains.

      teresa.celusta_3321936
      teresa.celusta_3321936 December 02, 2019
      Looking forward to using this

      Looking forward to using this resource in my physics class!

      Mary Brown 4
      Mary Brown 4 December 02, 2019
      I would love to see more

      I would love to see more classroom-ready resources aligned with physics and physical science content. This is a great foundation!

      kndorman
      kndorman December 05, 2019
      Very thoughtful and aligned

      Very thoughtful and aligned lesson. It has an engaging story which is sure to connect with students!

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