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Forces of Flight

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📚 Part 1: Quick Check — Multiple Choice & Matching

1. Which force pulls objects toward the ground?

Lift

Gravity

Thrust

Drag

2. Which force pushes a plane forward?

Lift

Gravity

Thrust

Drag

3. Which force acts to slow an object moving through air?

Thrust

Gravity

Lift

Drag

4. Match each force with the correct description. Draw a line from left to right.
A. Lift
B. Gravity
C. Thrust
D. Drag
1. Air resistance that slows a moving object
2. Upward force that helps keep a plane or bird in the air
3. Downward pull toward the Earth
4. Forward push from engines or a throw

✏️ Part 2: Explain, Draw & Extend

WALT: Understand the four forces of flight (lift, gravity, thrust, drag).

Success criteria: I can name the four forces, give an example for each, and show how they act on a plane.

Differentiation & Supports: Use the sentence stems below if you need help. Visual cards or quiet space available. Advanced learners: try the extension.

5. Use one sentence to explain how lift helps a paper plane fly.
6. Draw a simple plane and label arrows for all four forces (Lift, Gravity, Thrust, Drag). Show arrow directions and write one-word labels.
7. Sentence stems (use these if you need support):

Lift acts upwards and helps the plane to _________.

Gravity pulls the plane _________.

Thrust makes the plane move _________.

Drag slows the plane _________.

8. Extension (for advanced learners): If you make a wing longer, predict two effects on flight. Explain briefly.

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