Edventures Flying Disc Camp

Camp Options: Purchase as a Full Set (printed curriculum and all materials included) or the individual Curriculum only (Print or Digital Download).
Grades: 6-8
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Go long! Since 700 B.C., flying discs have been making a name for themselves. In this high flying camp, students zoom through the disc’s historic past while learning valuable physics concepts. While enjoying the fresh air, they investigate how discs are only able to fly because of spin (lift), angular momentum (thrust), shape (drag) and weight (gravity). With different shapes and sizes of flying objects, participants learn the most effective throwing, flying and catching techniques, gaining a crucial understanding of the four forces that affect all objects in flight.

During this 12-lesson camp, learners capture a thorough knowledge of founding physics concepts, capping off the last day with an exciting game of STEM ultimate frisbee to test their newly acquired skills!

Plastic storage container (18 gal) – 1
#2 pencils (12 pack) – 3
Paper plates – 350
Masking tape (60 yds) – 2
White paper (8.5″x11″) – 500
Scissors (kids) – 15
Boomerangs – 5
Flying rings – 5
Flying cylinders – 5
Plastic cones – 12
Numbered cones – 2
Paper plates – 75
Flying discs (frisbees) – 15
Flying disc instructor manual – 1

Digital curriculum download comes with Instructor’s Manual only, which includes master copies of all student curriculum pages.

Curriculum for 12 activities. Each activity can accommodate a 1 hour segment, or can be adjusted for different time blocks
Tools for documenting recordings, observations, and data
Materials of all shapes and sizes for physics experimentation
Instructor guide
Camp background information
Collaboration and discussion tips
Lesson extensions for differentiation
Activity/ assessment materials