Helicopter Seeds Drop
Connecting aviation to nature builds appreciation for biomimicry and scientific observation skills.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Air Travel
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Levels 1-3
Objectives
- Observe how objects fall through air
- Connect nature to aviation design
- Explore cause and effect
Materials
- Maple seeds (or paper helicopters)
- Paper
- Scissors
- Observation journals
Instructions
Explore how maple seeds spin like helicopters, connecting nature to aviation engineering.
Educator tip
Take a nature walk to find real maple seeds or create a collection for the science centre.
Assessment
Observe engagement with cause and effect, observation skills, and verbal descriptions.
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- Pilot Communication
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- Runway Obstacle Course
- Listen and Tally
- Muffin Math: Air Travel Edition
- Sorting for Takeoff
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