Helicopter Seeds Drop

Connecting aviation to nature builds appreciation for biomimicry and scientific observation skills.

Objectives

Materials

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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