Course:	Transportation Systems/Processes (TE 120)	Session:	4
Lesson Title:	Flight of the Delta Darts
Objective(s):
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
	Accurately record flight time, part adjusted, adjustment made, and reason for making adjustment on the flight of their Delta Dart. Accurately assess Delta Dart flight to make necessary adjustments to meet minimum flight requirements.
References:	Farrar Hunter, Patricia. Johnson, Stephen (1993). Exploring Transportation. The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. South Holland, IL. Rutherford (2002). Model Rubber Band Powered Airplanes. Pitsco, Inc.

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

Element	Teacher Actions
Introduction	Anticipatory Set:
	Can the students break the record currently held by Ball State University? What are the parts of the Delta Dart that affect its flight? How can those parts be manipulated?
	Objective(s):
	Students will adjust their Delta Darts to stay in flight for a minimum of 15 seconds Students will accurately record flight data from Delta Dart flight
	Purpose:
	Students will learn how to completely fabricate a Delta Dart and adjust parts of the Delta Dart to meet minimum flight requirements
Presentation/ Input	Management:
	Have equipment and tools on work table ready for use 16 completed or uncompleted Delta Darts with respective student 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:
	Delta Dart Safety in finishing fabrication Components of Delta Dart Test Delta Darts Different ways to adjust for flight Teaching evaluation Flight testing Designated flight testing area Flight must be a minimum of fifteen seconds Procedure for testing Delta Dart Record flight data Record flight time Record part adjusted Record adjustment made Record reason for making that particular adjustment Re-test/Assess Different ways to adjust for flight Make adjustments if necessary Re-test Delta Dart
	Model:
	Demonstrate proper technique for test flight Demonstrate flight of Delta Dart with tips for successful flight Demonstrate proper data recording
	Monitor and Adjust – Ask students to:
	Identify and describe the main components of a Delta Dart Explain how to properly assess the adjustments to be made Model proper safety in fabricating and assessing their Delta Darts
Retention	Guided Practice:
	Students will demonstrate proper technique, with tips and strategies on how to have a successful flight with Delta Dart. Students will make corrections needed to complete flight requirements.
	Closure – Ask students to:
	Identify and describe the parts of their Delta Dart. Explain how adjustments affected their flights. Explain why adjustments made a difference in their flight paths.
	Independent Practice:
	None