Lift. Thrust. Drag. Gravity!

Since 700 B.C., flying discs have made a name for themselves. In this high-flying program, students zoom through the disc’s history while learning valuable physics concepts. While enjoying the fresh air, they investigate how discs fly because of spin (lift), angular momentum (thrust), shape (drag) and weight (gravity). With different shapes and sizes of flying objects, learners practice the most effective throwing, flying and catching techniques, gaining an understanding of the forces of motion upon objects in flight. After capturing a thorough knowledge of founding physics concepts, end the final lesson with an exciting game of STEM ultimate frisbee!

Grades: 6-8
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Recommended Settings:

• Summer Camps
• Classrooms
• Before & After-School Programs
• Homeschools

Each Activity Includes:

• Schedule
• Materials List
• Step-By-Step Activity Instructions
• Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
• Opening & Closing Discussion
• Optional Extension Activities

Curriculum Topics:

1. The History of the Flying Disc
2. Flying Rings
3. Origami Flying Discs
4. Intro to Throwing and Catching Techniques
5. Pivoting
6. Statue Flying Disc
7. Flying Tic Tac Toe
8. Disc Golf
9. Play Ultimate Disc
10. Play "Guts"
11. Ultimate Tournament
12. Ultimate Tournament

Product Orientation:

• Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
• One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
• Additional training available for purchase

Complete Program Includes:

Flying Disc comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

• Instructor Guide: 1
• Curriculum Digital Download: 1
• Storage Tub: 1
• Boomerangs: 5
• Flying Cylinders: 5
• Flying Discs: 15
• Flying Rings: 5
• Paper Plates: 75
• Plastic Cones (12 pack): 1
• Rolls of Masking Tape: 2
• Scissors: 15
• Sheets of White Paper: 500

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

Instructor Guide only.

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only.

Habits of Mind:

16 thinking habits developed by Art Costa and Bena Kallick to empower students to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment.

• Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
• Creating, Imagining, Innovating
• Gathering Data Through All The Senses
• Managing Impulsivity
• Persisting
• Questioning and Posing Problems
• Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
• Responding with Wonderment and Awe
• Striving for Accuracy
• Taking Responsible Risks
• Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
• Thinking Flexibly
• Thinking Interdependently

21st Century Skills:

A set of widely-applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Initiative and Self-Direction
• Productivity and Accountability
• Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

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Next Generation Science Standards:*

• NGSS MS-PS2-2 Forces and Motion
• NGSS MS-PS3-5 Energy
• NGSS MS‐ETS1‐1 Engineering Design
• NGSS MS‐ETS1‐2 Engineering Design
• NGSS MS‐ETS1‐3 Engineering Design
• NGSS MS‐ETS1‐4 Engineering Design

* Next Generation Science Standards and NGSS is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.

Nikki Yates

Nikki Yates is an Idaho native, raised in Lewiston. She attended the University of Idaho and received a BS in Environmental Policy and Planning before becoming an Environmental Education and Science Teacher at Nature’s Classroom in Colebrook, Connecticut. After a year of teaching, the world called her abroad so Nikki joined the Peace Corps as an Education Volunteer. She had the opportunity of being stationed in a rural village in Tanzania for 27 months where she taught biology and physics at an all-girls secondary school. During her time in Tanzania she was part of an organization known as “Shika an Mikono” which means, “to do with hands.” This program focuses on teaching students and instructors the benefit and simplicity of using hands-on teaching methods with inexpensive and local materials to enhance understanding. After relocating to Boise, Nikki served as the PCS Edventures Lab Director. She now teaches math and computer science at an alternative high school, where she continues to spread her passion for hands-on learning experiences!

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