Flying Disc Camp

• Grades: 6-8
• Number of Students: Up to 30
• Contact Hours: 12+
• Standards: Please click here
• Additional Documents: Flyer, Specs Sheet

Lift. Thrust. Drag. Gravity!

Since 700 B.C., flying discs have been making a name for themselves. In this high flying program, 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 program, 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!

Recommended Settings:

• Summer camps
• Elementary classrooms
• After-school programs
• Homeschool environments

Each Activity Includes:

• Schedule
• Materials List
• Step-By-Step Activity Instructions
• Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
• Opening & Closing Discussion
• Optional Extension Activites

Curriculum Topics:

1. The History of the Flying Disc
2. Flying Rings
3. Origami Flying Discs
4. Intro to Throwing and Catching Techniques
5. Pivoting
6. Statue Flying Disc
7. Flying Tic Tac Toe
8. Disc Golf
9. Play Ultimate Disc
10. Play "Guts"
11. Ultimate Tournament
12. Ultimate Tournament

Complete Program Includes:

Flying Disc comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

• Instructor Guide: 1
• Storage Tub: 1
• Boomerangs: 5
• Flying Cylinders: 5
• Flying Discs: 15
• Flying Rings: 5
• Paper Plates: 75
• Plastic Cones (12 pack): 1
• Rolls of Masking Tape: 2
• Scissors: 15
• Sheets of White Paper: 500
• Access to the Digital Resource Portal

Curriculum Digital Download includes: Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages.

Note: Due to production time, this item typically ships 2-3 weeks after receipt of the order. During peak season, April-June, lead time is around 6 weeks. Please plan and order accordingly.