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The Future of Flying

Efficient Aviation
Geography, Social Studies
Transportation
Grade 7
ON, NWT
The Future of Flying

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In this lesson, students will learn about aviation and how improving its efficiency benefits the environment. They will explore ways aviation can become more efficient. In a reflection activity, students will build paper airplanes and take part in a quiz.

Lesson Type: Hands-on, Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Transportation

Region: Rural Areas, Urban Areas

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