ALJ Honors Academy Students Take Flight with Science

Along with experiencing indoor skydiving, students participated in a science lesson that challenged them to predict which objects would “fly” based on their surface area and weight.

The visit connected classroom physics with real-world applications. Students explored gravity, air resistance and terminal velocity, then considered the engineering behind wind tunnel design, energy efficiency and safety.

A physics lab introduced variability, uncertainty and error in experimental results. Students also learned about STEM careers and the ways science and engineering shape experiences such as indoor skydiving.

“iFLY’s field trip lets students learn, grow, and fly in a safe indoor space that brings together thrill, adventure, and science,” STEM Supervisor Neetu Varshney said.

Source: Clark Public School District