Discussion Questions: Glider Boy
There are many different kinds of gliders in the video segment. What do they all have in common that helps them glide? What is the energy source that starts a glider moving? What is the difference between gliding and flying? What materials does Jesse use to make his gliders? What do the materials have in common? In the design process, testing the model or prototype is useful. What does Jesse learn from his testing? What animals can you think of that move by gliding?
