Year 2 – Aerofoil Designs
In our second unit of inquiry, Year 2 have been learning about different types of transportation systems – road, rail, air and water. In one lesson, the boys learnt about wings and how they can be different shapes and sizes. We discussed how they all have the aerofoil design which means that the top side of the wing is more curved than underneath, and how the aerofoil shape provides lift, when the air moves over it. We crafted our own frisbees and made some discoveries along the way. We also discussed some of the various reasons why some frisbees flew better than others.
The boys had a great time testing their model aerofoil and discovering whose could fly the furthest!
Leonie Corbett-Russell – Year 2 Teacher
