Lesson Plans
Physics Takes Flight
Grades: High School
Subject Area: Science, Engineering
Made Possible By: Microsoft
Launch your students on a learning mission with lessons drawn from the popular video game Flight Simulator X. Hands-on activities teach students how to calculate velocity and challenge them to plot a fuel-efficient course around tropical storms. Includes a handout and poster explaining the basic principles of aerodynamics.
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