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The Future of Flying

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

Description

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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