How Do Helicopters Fly? | Experiment | Let's Explore Mars! | SciShow Kids

How Do Helicopters Fly? | Experiment | Let's Explore Mars! | SciShow Kids

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Interactive Video

Science, Other, Physics, Engineering

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores NASA's Ingenuity, the first helicopter to fly on Mars, highlighting its unique design and the challenges of flying in Mars' thin atmosphere. It explains helicopter mechanics and contrasts them with airplanes and birds. The video also includes a hands-on activity to build a paper helicopter model, encouraging experimentation with different designs to understand flight dynamics.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important for engineers to test different designs?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What experiments can be conducted to improve the design of a model helicopter?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What materials could be used to create a model helicopter, and how might they affect its performance?

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