Units included in Take Flight 

  1. Fail Better 
    • 2D Video 
    • Learn how airplanes are constructed to deal with poor weather conditions impacting lift, drag, weight, and thrust.
  2. Aerodynamics with Wendy 
    • 360 Video 
    • Examine the aerodynamic improvements toward modern space travel via SpaceX’s recent history.
  3. Wright Flyer 
    • See the Wright Flyer and take it for a short flight while hearing about its various iterations.
  4. Siya, Sathvik & The Satellites
    • 2D Video 
    • Understand how satellites and LIDAR technology is helping humans maintain biodiversity.
  5. The Future with Drones 
    • 360 Video 
    • Sit in the belly of our drone while learning about it’s modern uses.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to aerospace engineering.

  • Age Group: High School
  • Category: Eng. & Tech
  • NGSS: HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-3, HS-LS4-6
  • Runtime: 30-40 min.

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