Wind and Flight Exploration
Wind exploration builds understanding of air as a real substance that can move objects, foundational to understanding flight.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Air Travel
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Levels 1-3
Objectives
- Observe how wind affects objects
- Explore cause and effect relationships
- Make simple predictions
Materials
- Feathers
- Paper scraps
- Fans
- Observation journals
Instructions
Explore how wind affects different objects and connect observations to how airplanes fly.
Educator tip
Create a 'wind tunnel' using a large fan and let children observe different objects moving through it.
Assessment
Observe engagement with cause-effect relationships and ability to make predictions.
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- Airport Dramatic Play
- Counting Down to Takeoff
- Pilot Communication
- Teamwork Runway Challenge
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