1. Kite Flight! An Educational Transfer Plan Deborah Frazier

2. ETP Applications Appropriate for any math, general science, or physics course Involves team work, problem solving, and creative thinking Addressed Board Standards: Knowledge of Mathematics, Ways of Thinking Mathematically, Assessment, Families & Communities, Contributing to Professional Community

3. Project Overview Research kite history & aerodynamics (webquest) Design a kite Test kite with an online simulation Construct kite Test kite stability and one flight variable, using fans and spring scales Fly kite

4. Hidden Agenda * what employers & colleges want  IISME taught me this! Help socialize group Teach team management & communication skills* Practice problem solving* Involve parents & community Practice interdisciplinary skills / show connections (science – english – math – art)* Take a break from lecture!

5. Things to consider for a classroom ETP (that help this project work) Scaffolding!!! Plenty of checkpoints Many resources Group member contracts / roles Work is familiar (modeled after science labs & math practice) Fun & functional

6. What the ETP taught me… My kids rock! Kids are not well practiced in: oInternet Searching Techniques oUse of citations and bibliographies oNOT plagiarizing Adults (and Mentors) love getting involved with the planning process! Sometimes their ideas make a huge impact! Kids have great ideas for improving projects!

7. Where Can I Find Kite Flight? NASA Website! http://virtualskies.arc.nasa. gov/main/maeronautics.html My school website www.mvhs.fuhsd.org/ debbie_frazier/Web/ Geometry.html/ Need help? Happy to! gumbyallen@yahoo.com