CEDC 703
Dr. Niman
George Mastrogiannis
Science Motion Lesson
Topic: Helicopter Races
Grade Level: 3rd grade
Objective: Students will be able to understand the properties of air and make inferences about air.
Standards: New York State Standard 4 Physical setting
Modification: To make the lesson easier students would not have to graph data.
Materials: Helicopter pattern printouts, Paper clips, Lab report sheets, clipboards
References: Google “air experience”, Youtube video helicopter
Motivation: That the races are fun and engaging and a chance to do hands on learning.
Procedure: Begin by explaining that we are going to have a helicopter race. Model the folding of the helicopters and attaching the paper clips. Ask the question: which helicopter falls faster? Students are given materials to make two helicopters, one with wide wings and one with narrow wings.
Next the students drop the helicopters after reviewing “fair test” drop from same height at the same time. Record the data on winner.
Ask: why does the thin-winged helicopter drop faster? Air resistance is a function of cross sectional air resistance.
Diversity: Emphasis on data collection and graphing can be increased or decreased according to age/development level; Number of trials can be modified for behavioral populations, Incorporation of more traditional content for rote learners.
Assessment: Lab reports will be collected and analyzed. Thoughtful consideration of the language the students generate on their own in discussions in class. Depending on the reading / writing level of the students, written exams can be done.
Closure: Helping students to take notice of how they can experience their world through science. Keeping students engaged is a measure of how well the lesson was executed. Making lesson improvements could happen with the experience of working with the different grades and students of all age levels.
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