Quarter 3 (2025-26)

March 3/4

Unit 5.1: Aeronautics

Objectives

• In this lesson, students will apply Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation to explain orbital motion as continuous free fall. They will derive and interpret the orbital velocity equation, analyze inverse square relationships, and use algebraic reasoning to explain how orbital radius affects velocity and period. Students will also evaluate the conditions required for geostationary orbit and differentiate between orbital and escape velocity from an energy perspective.

Classroom Activities

1. Prayer
2. Survey
3. While reviewing the presentation Connecting the Journey, complete the Activity 5.1.3 Worksheet handed out in class.
4. Electronics Project Judging will occur on Thursday, March 5th. Make sure your presentation is understandable to a judge who doesn't know microcontrollers and how everything is connected.
5. Remember to continue to log your daily activities in your engineering notebook.

Homework

• None