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Start your next mission here! Investigate the incredible world of helicopters by viewing any of the high-flying videos on the playlist, or tackle one of the tricky challenges in the choiceboard below. STEAMventures await!

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Ages 5-7
Ages 7-9
All Ages

Digital Choiceboard

Flip over the tiles to discover crafts, experiments and more! Choose as many as you like.

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Make A Fun Helicopter Toy From Popsicle Sticks

Did you know the very first helicopter was a toy? Read all about the “Bamboo Dragonfly” or “Bamboo-copter” from China and how it became an inspiration for modern helicopters.

Then, ask a favorite grown-up to help you make this DIY Popsicle Sticks Helicopter!

Explore The History Of Helicopters

First, read Helicopter Facts for Kids to learn how they were invented and learn about all the ways they are able to move.

Next, travel through time to learn more Facts About Helicopters and how they have changed throughout history. Your journey starts all the way back in the year 1100!

Play a Helicopter Simulation Game

Simulators are essential tools for learning how to use expensive technology pieces without worry about damaging the real thing. Want to see a simulator in action? Check out this Full Motion Helicopter Simulator With Immersive Vision.

Then try piloting by playing this fun Helicopter Rescue Operation game.

Control using the shift, space, w, a, s, d keys.

Make A Rubber Band Powered Helicopter Toy with Two Rotors

Models are important tools in creating and testing new ideas. Watch two kids test a dual-rotor helicopter model in this Science Olympiad Helicopter Mini video.

Then learn to How to Make a Rubber Band Powered Helicopter by following this step-by-step guide.

Ask A Helicopter Pilot A Question

Check out Ask a Helicopter Pilot for an exciting interview with Mike Buckley, a real pilot.

Then write some questions and send them to a real helicopter pilot: askahelicopterpilot@gmail.com.
In a few days, a pilot will answer back!

Make A Model Of The Mars Helicopter

Want to know more about the first helicopter in space?

Discover 6 Things to Know About NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

Then Build Your Own Mars Helicopter with marshmallows and materials found around your home.

Practice Your Engineering Skills By Modifying A Paper Copter Model

Engineering is an art!

Watch Solve Problems: Be an Engineer from SciShow Kids to learn more about how determined engineers are to test their designs to get them right!

Then practice your engineering skills by making a Flying Egg Carton Helicopter.

Make An Origami Helicopter

Origami, the ancient Japanese practice of folding paper into shapes and designs, is both an Art and a Science. It’s a precise practice that has wowed for ages.

Want to try? Follow these directions to make an Origami Helicopter out of paper.

Learn About Tangrams Then Tackle Some Helicopter Shaped Puzzles

Tangrams are an ancient Chinese puzzle form that makes use of geometric shapes. Learn all about them in A Sage's Journey: The Story of Tangrams.

Next, use these Free Virtual Tangrams to build the different helicopter shapes by clicking on the links below:

Helicopter Tangram #1

Helicopter Tangram #2

Helicopter Tangram #3

Solve These Math Problems Based On A Very Creative Helicopter Then Watch The Video

Try out some Bedtime Math Activities About How to Make Your Own Helicopter. The questions are based on a unique helicopter built from 54 model helicopter rotors!

Then watch How This Man Uses 54 Drones to Create One “Super Drone Helicopter.” See the first time the inventor flies this amazing machine.