Webinar
Experts Discuss NASA's Mars Helicopter – Online Talk for Students
When:
Thursday, April 8, 10 to 10:30 a.m. PDT (1 to 1:30 p.m. EDT)Where:
OnlineTarget Audience:
K-12 Students and EducatorsOverview:
It's been about six weeks since NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars, and the mission has passed its first series of milestones with flying colors. The next major milestone is for the Ingenuity Mars helicopter to perform its first flight – the first attempt at powered flight on another planet!
Students who participated in the Mission to Mars Student Challenge submitted hundreds of questions about Ingenuity, and we have answers! Join the Education team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and JPL engineer Taryn Bailey as we discuss all things Mars helicopter in a 30-minute online talk for students of all ages. Learn what it took to design a helicopter capable of flying in Mars’ ultra-thin atmosphere, what to expect during the historic first flight, and how to follow along with resources from NASA. Plus, stick around after the show to learn how to build your own paper Mars helicopter with science communicator Emily Calandrelli, host of "Emily's Wonder Lab" on Netflix.
Watch Online (Thursday, April 8 at 10 a.m. PDT)
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This event is presented by NASA's Mission to Mars Student Challenge and Learning Space with NASA at Home. For more resources related to this workshop, see the Explore More section below.
Explore More
Student Projects
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Make a Paper Mars Helicopter
Build a paper helicopter, then see if you can improve the design like NASA engineers did when making the first helicopter for Mars.
Subject Engineering
Grades 2-8
Time 30-60 mins
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Code a Mars Helicopter Video Game
Create a video game that lets players explore the Red Planet with a helicopter like the one on Mars with NASA's Perseverance rover!
Subject Technology
Grades 3-8
Time 30-60 mins
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NASA Pi Day Challenge
The entire NASA Pi Day Challenge collection can be found in one, handy slideshow for students.
Grades 4-12
Time Varies
Educator Guides
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Make a Paper Mars Helicopter
In this lesson, students build a paper helicopter, then improve the design and compare and measure performance.
Subject Engineering
Grades 2-8
Time 30-60 mins
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NASA Space Voyagers: The Game
Students play a strategy card game that requires them to use problem-solving to successfully explore the Moon and Mars.
Subject Science
Grades 6-9
Time 1-2 hrs
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Whirling Wonder: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge
In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine how quickly the Ingenuity helicopter's blades must rotate in order for it to fly.
Grades 9-12
Time Less than 30 minutes
Education Events & Resources
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NASA's Mission to Mars Student Challenge
Bring students along for the ride as we explore the Red Planet with NASA's latest rover to land on Mars!
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Learning Space With NASA at Home
Explore space and science activities students can do with NASA at home. Watch video tutorials and find tips for learning at home!
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Teaching Space With NASA
Hear from experts and education specialists about the latest missions and science happening at NASA as they answer your questions!
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Virtual Educator Workshops
Take a deeper dive into NASA missions and science with interactive virtual workshops lead by JPL education specialists.
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Teachable MomentTake Part in a Worldwide 'Teachable Moment' as NASA's Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
As we count down to landing on February 18, learn how, why, and what Perseverance will explore on Mars, plus find out about an exciting opportunity for you and your students to join in the adventure!
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NASA #CountdownToMars STEM Toolkit
Explore links to activities, lessons, interactives, social media, and more resources from NASA to participate in the Perseverance Mars rover mission.