Webinar
Student Webinar – Make a Mars Helicopter
When:
Thursday, February 9, 11 to 11:45 a.m. PST (2 to 2:45 p.m. EST)Where:
Online (link will be provided to registered participants)Target Audience:
Grade 4-12 educators and classroomsOverview:
Update: Feb. 9, 2023 – A recording of this webinar is now available on YouTube.
Join the JPL Education team online and follow along as we build a model Mars helicopter using only paper and scissors. In this virtual session for grades 4-12 educators and their students, the JPL Education team will answer your students questions while kicking off this standards-aligned engineering activity live!
Educators can register by filling out the form below:
Educator Resources
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Educator GuideMake a Paper Mars Helicopter
In this lesson, students build a paper helicopter, then improve the design and compare and measure performance.
Subject Engineering
Grades2-8
Time 30-60 mins
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Educator GuideWhirling 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.
Subject Math
Grades9-12
Time Less than 30 mins
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CollectionNASA'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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CollectionMotion and Forces Lessons for Educators
Explore a collection of standards-aligned lessons all about motion and forces.
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Teachable MomentsNASA's Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
Learn how, why, and what Perseverance is exploring on Mars, plus find out about an exciting opportunity for you and your students to join in the adventure!
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Teachable MomentsMeet Perseverance, NASA's Next Mars Rover
Find out how the rover has been "souped up" with science instruments, cameras and technologies to explore Mars in new ways – plus, what to expect on launch day.
Student Resources
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Student ProjectMake 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 Technology
Grades4-12
Time Less than 30 mins
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Student ProjectCode a Mars Helicopter Video Game
Create a video game that lets players explore the Red Planet with a helicopter like the one going to Mars with NASA's Perseverance rover!
Subject Technology
Grades3-8
Time 30-60 mins
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Student ProjectNASA Space Voyagers: The Game
In this strategy card game, you'll build spacecraft that can explore the Moon, Mars, and other destinations throughout our solar system while withstanding challenges thrown your way.
Subject Engineering
Grades6-12
Time 1-2 hrs
Expert Talks
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Expert TalksExploring Mars With the Perseverance Rover
Learn what goes into successfully designing, building, launching, and landing a rover on Mars and meet the scientists and engineers working on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover mission.
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Learning Space With NASAExperts Discuss NASA's Mars Helicopter
Join NASA experts to learn about Ingenuity, the first helicopter designed to fly on Mars. Learn what to expect during Ingenuity's historic first flight and how to follow along with resources from NASA.
Articles
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Explore More:
- Downloads: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Backgrounds – Mobile | Web Meeting/Dekstop
- Website: Perseverance Mars Rover
- Website: NASA Mars Exploration
- Website: Space Place - All About Mars
- Video: Perseverance Mission Landing Trailer
- Profiles: Meet the Martians
- Simulation: Fly Along with Perseverance in Real-Time
- Virtual Events: Watch Online – NASA Mars Exploration
- Videos: Mars exploration videos from NASA
- Images: Mars exploration images and graphics from NASA
- Articles: Articles about Mars exploration from NASA
- Share: Social Media