ACS: Science ABCs - 'H' is for Helicopter
Meet Heather Helicopter,
A very funny name.
But that’s what we call Heather-
Of helicopter fame.
Heather watches choppers fly—
Their blades spin ’round and ’round.
She likes to see them take off,
Then land back on the ground.
She wants to be a pilot,
Away up in the sky.
But ’til she gets her license,
She’ll make toy choppers fly!
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What You’ll Need
- 1 sheet of paper
- metric ruler
- blunt-tipped scissors
- paper clip
How does Heather’s helicopter fly?
As the helicopter drops through the air, the air pushes against and around the paper propeller blades. That makes the helicopter spin. Placing a paper clip on the helicopter adds weight to make its flight more stable. Try flying your paper helicopter without a paper clip, and see what happens.
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Meet Heather Helicopter,
A very funny name.
But that’s what we call Heather-
Of helicopter fame.
Heather watches choppers fly—
Their blades spin ’round and ’round.
She likes to see them take off,
Then land back on the ground.
She wants to be a pilot,
Away up in the sky.
But ’til she gets her license,
She’ll make toy choppers fly!
Try this activity
What You’ll Need
- 1 sheet of paper
- metric ruler
- blunt-tipped scissors
- paper clip
How does Heather’s helicopter fly?
As the helicopter drops through the air, the air pushes against and around the paper propeller blades. That makes the helicopter spin. Placing a paper clip on the helicopter adds weight to make its flight more stable. Try flying your paper helicopter without a paper clip, and see what happens.
Try this activity
What are you looking for?
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Website URL
Type of Resource
Tutorial
Video