Week 3: Quiz
Stage 1: Discovery · Ages 5–8 · Physics & Aerodynamics
Week 3 — The Ball in the Air
Let’s see what we learned this week! Ask your parent to read each question aloud and talk about the answers together.
For parent-teachers: correct answer shown in orange-brown. Use as a discussion guide, not a grading tool.
Question 1
What is aerodynamics?
- ✓ The study of how things move through air
- ○ The science of golf club design
- ○ How fast a golf ball spins
Question 2
Why does a golf ball have dimples?
- ○ To make it look nice
- ✓ To reduce drag and increase lift, helping it fly farther
- ○ To make it easier to grip
Question 3
What is drag?
- ○ The force that pushes the ball sideways
- ✓ The air resistance that slows the ball as it moves through the air
- ○ The spin of the ball
Parent-Teacher Note
Aerodynamics produces the most ‘wow’ moments — especially the dimple demonstration. The counterintuitive fact that a rough surface flies farther than a smooth one is genuinely surprising. Lead with the surprise, then explain it.