STEM on the Fly
STEM on the Fly
This activity challenges students to develop their problem-solving and analytical skills and test linear relationships, Bernoulli's principle and Newton's third law of motion.
Put your students at the controls of an intercontinental airliner with STEM on the Fly, a STEM Behind Cool Careers activity that cruises through the math and science of aviation.
This activity is a fun way to challenge students to develop their problem-solving and analytical skills as they apply:
Alex Livingston, a sophomore at Tech Valley High School in Albany, New York, and winner of the 2017 #GenSTEM photo contest, visited with Capt. Adam Schindall, a pilot with Southwest Airlines, to explore the STEM behind the cool, high-flying career of a commercial pilot.
Prepare your students for takeoff by sharing the fun video as an introduction to the activity.
Special thanks to Southwest Airlines pilot Capt. Adam Schindall, who provided expert insight for this classroom activity. Capt. Schindall hopes to help students get excited about learning math and science, and get them inspired to pursue STEM careers, such as aviation.
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