Understanding the world around us can be a real adventure! That's the message in this 11-part series for children in grades K-4. Kids travel along as our young host explores the world of physical science and how it can be seen, touched and understood in everyday life. Simple demonstrations will help children comprehend basic concepts, including the properties of matter, forces & gravity, light, sound, flight, simple machines and more. Along the way, our host uses plenty of fun, real-life examples, as well as her natural love of learning, to make each programs its own fascinating adventure! Frequent reviews and hands-on activities are included in each show as well as information about an investigation data sheet, available online, that can be used for assessment purposes.
All About Flight
How does an airplane get off the ground, fly through the air and then land safely back on the ground? In "All About Flight," kids discover that the flight of an airplane is dependent upon the balance of four forces: gravity, lift, thrust and drag. Viewers will have fun as they take a ride on a sail boat to see how a sail works like the wings of a plane and visit a workshop where real jet engines are built for model planes. They'll also discover how helicopters and hot air balloons work, and watch as our host gets behind the controls of a real jet plane! Includes a fun, hands-on activity clearly demonstrating how the movement of air creates lift. This program is based on concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science.