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As a class go over the information about blimps that is in the
Teachers Text. Discuss the various aspects of the blimp designs and the
possibilities for various shaped blimps.
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Using the library books as further resource information for the
students, pass the books out among different students.
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Divide the class into small groups and have discussions within each
group about the possibilities in blimp design. Come back together as a
class after 10 minutes and discuss the information that the different
groups have gathered. Make sure that
each group has at least one book on blimps from the library.
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Pass out the art supplies and ask each student to design a new shaped
blimp. Make sure that each student has ample time to describe their
inventive shaped blimp after they complete their drawing.
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Have the students write a short description of their blimp and how
the various component parts of their blimp would be made if they could
actually build it.
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Display the pictures on a bulletin board.
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As an extension to this activity, ask an expert from a local group to
come in and discuss the dynamics of blimp design and structure.
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