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Student Activity Sheet: Evolution of an Idea

Directions:

Create a series of models (or drawings) depicting the progression of aircraft that the Wright Brothers created on their way toward powered flight. Use the list below.

  1. kite flown, July 1899 (page 23)
  2. glider first flown as a kite, October 1900 (page 23)
  3. manned glider, July 1901 (page 35)
  4. manned glider, October 1902 (page 42)
  5. manned flyer with engine, December 1903 (page 56)

With each model or drawing include the following information:

  • A brief explanation of what problem they were attempting to solve or what theory they were trying to prove with each one
  • The date each one was created and where it was flown
  • The dimensions of each actual flying machine


 
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