Exploring the Extreme

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

This site provides lessons on key concepts in the design and flight of F-15 fighter planes. Lessons (K-8) focus on center of gravity; its relationship to thrust vectoring, pitch, and yaw; how thrust is created in a jet engine; how vectoring (directing the thrust from a jet engine) affects movement of a plane; and fuel efficiency and drag.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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