Spencer: About 15 years ago, I started teaching the kinematics portion of a HS physics course by putting a data logger and sensors in a dozen gliders which almost all 40 students learn to fly. They then presented their work to the lower and middle schools science classes. With the Park Flyers it is much easier to do 15 years latter - althought the Park Flyers may not be able to carry the payload - even with the recent micro inovations.
It was written up in the FAI International Newsletter. Also in the late 70's and early 80, I taught several summer school courses on building and flying RC models. The biggest knowledge gain was in spatial comprehension by females when building 3-D models from 2-D drawings. Dotted lines had no meaning to them on a plan!! as well as many other drafting "illusions." good luck Jim AMA Life Member #43 On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:34:53 +0000, "eagle_owl2000" wrote: > > Hello all, > > I am considering writing an article that would show how the r/c > soaring hobby could be used in schools to facilitate different > educational lessons in elementary and secondary schools while sowing > interest in r/c soaring among young people. > Some of the lessons I was thinking about concern science(gravity, > aerodynamics, physics, weather and geography) , mathematics > (fractions, algebra, etc) and logical thinking(decision-making > processes, goals for flight). > But this is by no means a limited list. > I was wondering if you folks would like to contribute ideas that also > could be used in terms of educational value of r/c soaring. > Also, if I might be able to request interviews with several high- > profile soaring enthusiasts, that would help me out a lot. > > Spencer Webster - US Navy Glider Guider - serving in Cuba > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format > > Jim Ealy Education by Demonstration RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
