Course:	Transportation Systems/Processes (TE 120)	Session:	3
Lesson Title:	Fabricating a Delta Dart
Objective(s):
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
	Work safely in a laboratory environment with no incidences. Follow directions to properly fabricate a Delta Dart with 100% accuracy. Safely use a X-ACTO knife/box cutter/razor blade with no incidences. Fabricate a high-quality Delta Dart that exemplifies quality craftsmanship with 80% accuracy.
References:	Rutherford (2002). Model Rubber Band Powered Airplanes. Pitsco, Inc.

Equipment for the:	Materials for the:
Teacher Activity:
Writing utensil Wood glue Q-tips (10) T-pins (10) X-ACTO knife/box cutter/razor blade Dixie cups (for glue) Masking tape	Flight Data Record Sheet Delta Dart 12” x 15” cardboard Delta Dart instructions
Student Activity:
Writing utensil Wood glue Q-tips (10) T-pins (10) X-ACTO knife/box cutter/razor blade Dixie cups (for glue) Masking tape	Flight Data Record Sheet Delta Dart 12” x 15” cardboard Delta Dart instructions

Element	Teacher Actions
Introduction	Anticipatory Set:
	How many of you have built a paper airplane? What was the source of thrust for the paper airplane?
	Objective(s):
	Students will be able to safely work in a lab environment. Students will be able to adjust Delta Dart so that it stays in flight for a minimum of fifteen seconds. Students will be able to fabricate a high-quality Delta Dart.
	Purpose:
	Students will understand how the different parts of an airplane work together by making to their Delta Dart remain in flight for a minimum of fifteen seconds.
Presentation/ Input	Management:
	Delta Dart kits will be placed at each student’s workspace Students will have all materials and equipment listed above at table Flight Data Record Sheet will be ready to handout Delta Dart kits (6) 200 T-pins X-ACTO knife/box cutter/razor blade Wood glue (6 bottles) 300 Q-tips Have stopwatches ready
	Content:
	Explain safety procedures in the lab environment Craftsmanship Safe cutting technique Application of glue Students construct a Delta Dart (following provided directions)
	Model:
	Demonstrate how to apply glue in reasonable amounts Demonstrate safe cutting technique Demonstrate how to lay out pre-cut pieces of Delta Dart
	Monitor and Adjust – Ask students to:
	Explain how to apply glue properly Explain safety precautions when cutting Provide guidance and assistance when necessary
Retention	Guided Practice:
	Ask students if they need assistance in building their Delta Dart Ask students if they understand how the position of certain parts affects the flight path of the Delta Dart
	Closure – Ask students to:
	Review safety procedures and guidelines Explain how the position of certain parts affect the flight path Why one Delta Dart model flew better than another
	Independent Practice:
	None