Activity

Future flight

In this activity, students explore how flight has developed over time with discussion about trends and future possibilities.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • explain in a general way the historical development of flight and the present situation

  • describe the trends and drivers for this development

  • present a group project depicting ideas for possible future flight.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do

  • student worksheet.

Useful links

In 2010, NASA awarded contracts to three teams to study advanced concept designs for aircraft that could take to the skies in the year 2025. www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/flight_2025.html

Published: 13 September 2011,Updated: 13 September 2011