Flight of the Bumblebee
Friday, June 7th, 2019
Lesson Overview:
This is an integrated lesson to be used in Physical Science and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Class. The focus is on how to produce lift with flapping wings, investigating butterflies, ornithopters and finishing in the creation of a 3-d printed wing that could be used on as a prototype for a bumblebee drone wing.
Age Level or Subject:
- Grade 9-12
- Physics
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Lesson or Unit Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the basics forces involved in flight.
- Design a wing shape to produce the most lift.
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Resources
Biomimicry, Computation, Grade 9-12, Physics
