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The Aeronauts Lesson for Upper Elementary: Hot Air Balloon Engineering Design Challenge
Subject
Science — Engineering, Technology, and Application of Science, Science and Engineering Practices, Scientific Thinking and Inquiry
Grade Level
Grades 3-5
Resource Type
Activity, Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet
Attributes
Standards Alignment
Next Generation Science Standards
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Standards
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Videos
The Aeronauts - Official Trailer
2017 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Highlights
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Riding In a Hot Air Balloon Shaped Like a Pig… For SCIENCE
Standards
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
The series of lessons can be used so many ways focusing on the science and/or the engineering. The variety of media and resources is relevant. The teacher hints allow access to background information and is easy to understand too.
m.grahamvecellio_2320601
December 03, 2019
This is an engaging and frankly, fun lesson that gets kids excited about STEM.
Tracy Lynn Jack M.Ed
December 02, 2019
OHHH MYYY GOSH! What is not great in this lesson! Absolutely easy to follow and tons of materials listed for the designing your own air balloon! Thank You!
Pleasantl.mann_1759219
December 02, 2019
Very engaging. Opens up for students to utilize the engineering design process in multiple ways.
Geraldine Clark
December 02, 2019