Introduce or reinforce the Engineering Design Process with this engaging STEM unit! Time for Takeoff challenges students to design and construct a paper airplane that will fly as far as possible while assuming the roles of aerospace engineers. This five day unit is aligned to Common Core State Standards and is most appropriate for grades 3-5. Time for Takeoff Unit Contents: pages 1-3: Cover and Detailed Overview of Teacher Process page 4: Suggested Resource List pages 5-16: Session 1 Teacher Notes with All Print Outs Needed: Engineering Design Process poster Design Challenge poster Collaborative Conduct Expectations Teacher Observation Sheet Aerospace Engineer Teams planning sheet Aerospace Engineer Assignment Cards Brainstorm worksheet Information Card - Aerodynamics Aerospace Engineer Training worksheet Try It Yourself worksheet Team Brainstorm and Plan worksheet pages 17-28: Session 2 Teacher Notes with All Print Outs Needed: Test Fly Zone poster and measurement markers Information Cards - Thrust, Drag, Weight, and Lift Force Report worksheets - Thrust, Drag, Weight, and Lift Team Meeting Minutes Sheets 1 and 2 pages 29-34: Session 3 Teacher Notes with All Print Outs Needed: 4 Time to Fly worksheets Post Flight Reflection worksheet pages 35-40: Session 4 Teacher Notes with All Print Outs Needed: 4 Ask and Imagine worksheets Final Modifications Log pages 41-46: Session 5 Teacher Notes with All Print Outs Needed: Final Presentation Instructions sheet Scoring Rubric Presentation Planner Student Evaluation Form Extension Activities pages 47-92: A black and white duplicate copy of this unit is included for your convenience. In addition to this download, you will need to gather: 8.5 X11” copy paper, variety of other paper options for airplane folding, measuring sticks or tape, materials to modify flight (see materials needed), materials for decorating paper airplanes and poster presentations, masking tape, poster boards or paper Enjoy and have fun! Bethany Baptiste Copyright (c) 2015 Bethany Baptiste