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The Future of Flying

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

Description

Students will investigate efficient aviation as a climate solution, exploring how technological improvements in aircraft design and operations reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Through guided discussion, research, hands-on paper airplane construction, and interactive gameplay, students will understand the environmental impact of aviation, examine strategies for efficiency improvements, and evaluate the opportunities and challenges for implementing these changes in Canada and the circumpolar world.

Lesson Type: Hands-on, Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Transportation

Region: Rural Areas, Urban Areas, Northern Communities

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