The students will be creating a flying device, choosing sponsors from industries that use aviation technology, and entering the flying race. In order to prepare the students for this inquiry, the teacher needs to lay the groundwork on topics like the properties of air and the forces of flight. This inquiry will create an appreciation for the benefits and costs of aviation.
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