Airplanes & the Science Connection

Airplanes & the Science Connection

1. Earth Science

   • 8.E.1 Role of Water: Explain the relationship between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere.
     • Airplanes fly in the atmosphere which can negatively affect it.

2. Astronomy

   • 8.D.3. Effects of Tilt: Recognize and explain the effects of the tilt of the Earth’s axis.
     • Earth’s tilt affects seasons and weather depends on seasons.
       • An airplane ride can be dramatically affected by weather.

3. Biology

   • 8.D.1. Change Over Time: Recognize and describe that evolutionary change in species over time occurs as a result of genetic variation in organisms and environmental changes.
     • Humans traveling by airplane can change the entire species. As humans we may better deal with jet lag.

4. Chemistry

   • 8.D.3. Chemical Reactions: Provide evidence to support the fact that common substances have the ability to change into new substances.
     • Airplanes today are mainly made of aluminum. The element can rust and change form.

5. Physics

   • 8.A.1. Motion: Develop an explanation of motion using the relationships among time, distance, velocity and acceleration.
     • Airplanes are in motion while in the air. The distance time and acceleration always varies.

6. Thermodynamics

   • 8.B.2. Heat Transformations: Identify and explain that heat energy is a product of the conversion of one form of energy to another.
     • The jet fuel that powers airplanes does not disappear in the air. It changes from a gas to a liquid

7. Environmental Issues

   • 8.B.1. Environmental Impact: Recognize and explain how human activities can accelerate or magnify many naturally occurring changes.
     • Humans using airplanes can affect the atmosphere and an animals natural habitat.