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Using Airplane Space Efficiently

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A group of five students pose for the camera in front of a set of stairs

Audience

Educators, Students

Grade Levels

Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12

Subject

Mathematics, Physical Science, Measurement and Data Analysis, Flight and Aeronautics

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

In the Using Airplane Space Efficiently activity, students will use math to calculate volume when thinking like an engineer to determine how to design overhead compartments efficiently. Students will understand how to use the space overhead in an aircraft to efficiently store more carry-on luggage. 

Using Airplane Space Efficiently