Test Flight

Four forces act on planes as they fly through the air. Aircraft builders must modify the shapes of planes in order to work with those four forces and produce different planes that fly in different ways – slow and low, or high and fast. Understand aircraft design by constructing model airplanes and by examining real planes and interactive exhibits.

The Test Flight Pathway presents a K-8 curriculum that touches on a variety of topics including physical science and experimentation.

Please Note: The live presentation related to Test Flight can now be found in the Creative World Gallery of the Science Center. Please check with a Guest Services staff member to find out if a presentation is scheduled for the day of your visit.

Download:
In-Class
Activity Packet PDF
The In-Class packet is written for you, the teacher. It includes pre- and post- visit activities along with background information to prepare students before their trip to the Science Center and follow-up after they return to school. A listing of California Science Content Standards satisfied by the activities can be found here.

In-the-Science Center
Activity Packet PDF
The In-the-Science Center packet includes activities to be done during the field trip to the Air and Space Gallery. The sheets are written so that chaperones can facilitate the field trip with small groups of students.

Korean In-the-Science Center Sheets

Spanish In-the-Science Center Sheets