Is Air Something? - Students demonstrate how air properties can be used to fly different objects by making and experimenting with various models. Unit includes fourteen lessons, templates, and worksheets source

K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook - Teach your students about the principles of Aeronautics with this great site. Includes classroom activities and an online textbook on topics including the atmosphere, animals that fly, the history of aviation, and more! source

Kite Flying Lesson - Students design, build, and fly a kite after studying kite history and how and why kites fly source

The Trash Bag Parachute - Step by step directions for making and flying a parachute made from a large plastic trash bag source

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