Overview:
Physics and Algebra students will work cooperatively in groups of four to predict the theoretical flight path of a projectile (a "Flying Monkey") and compare the actual flight path to the predicted pattern. The flights will be video recorded against a background grid to aid in recording launch angle and elastic stretch length. The students will develop an oral presentation to compare the predicted and experimental outcomes, and explain similarities and differences.

Grades:	9-12
Subjects:	Physics, Algebra II
Essential Skills:	E6, E8, M10, M11, M21, S1, S3, S4, S6, S12, S13, S15, S61
Submitted By:	Jeff Vogus, Suzi Bender, sbender@muasd.org, jvogus@muasd.org, Mount Union Area High School, PA