Understanding the four forces of flight— Gravity, Lift, Thrust, and Drag .
This introductory piece is designed to transition students from passive learning to active problem-solving by defining STEM and launching their first design challenge. StkeHMM Lea1 mp4
Test the creation, identify what failed, and redesign it. 3. Kickoff Activity: "The Flight Challenge" Understanding the four forces of flight— Gravity, Lift,
Build an object that can fly or glide using only recycled materials (paper, straws, tape). identify what failed
A common first activity involves basic aerodynamics to demonstrate STEM in action.