Science of flight
Here kids can learn how planes take off, fly and land. And even how they are built!
Airplanes and how they fly are a very appealing subject for kids to think about. We humans have always looked to the sky and wondered how to get there.
So, let’s explore aviation together!
How do things fly?
The following videos show all kinds of flying objects. Balloons, birds, airplanes and helicopters, to name a few. Not all of them have wings.
Kids will be challenged to think about the question of how things fly.
How do airplanes fly?
Airplanes don’t flap their wings like a bird, but they still manage to fly. How is that even possible?
Thousands of airplanes in the sky
There are a lot of airplanes in the sky. But it took a lot of brain power to get them there.
This video series shows how people invent, power and design airplanes.
The history of flying
The history of flight is about flying and falling. It started by pretending we’re birds, but soon we found better ways to fly!
How do airplanes get from one place to another?
These videos tell kids what happens with an airplane as it flies. It gets quite technical - on an age appropriate level. For example: what happens to the wings of an airplane when it lands?
Getting ready for take-off
Getting an airplane to take off is no easy thing. A lot of work is done before it’s time to start the engines and fly in the sky.
Activities
Read our booklet or use the learning scenarios, especially created to practice and to learn in a funny way.
Science of Flight Booklet
Pdf8.01 MB
Learning Scenario - You are today’s Leonardo Da Vinci!
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Learning Scenario - Why birds can fly
Pdf434.96 KB
Learning Scenario - Gliders
Pdf469.11 KB
Learning Scenario - Fly, Grand-ma, Fly!
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Learning Scenario - Air density
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Activities & toolkits
All the science education resources you need
Here you will find additional resources to get kids or pupils aged 8-12 to engage in a playful manner with STEM. These free resources are of high educational value and carefully developed in partnership with education experts. They are ready-to-use and are a great way to spark kids’ interest in science.
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