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Inventing Flight

Curricular Area: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies/History

Grade Level: 7-9

Program Web Site:
Inventing Flight
Teacher Guide:
See Web site

Record Rights: Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series.

Series Length:
6 programs

Program Length:
10 minutes

Inventing Flight looks at the science and history behind the Wright Brothers' invention of powered flight. In recognition of the centennial year of the first powered human flight, this series enables teachers across the globe to use this compelling historic event to showcase inquiry-based science.

101. Visions of Flight
The influences of flight on art, history and thought through time.

102. Wright Time, Wright Place
Who were Wilbur and Orville? The life and times of the Wright Brothers.

103. Total Control
Pitch, yaw and roll: How the Wright Brothers discovered the secret of control in flight.

104. Wings That Work
Camber, shape and velocity: How a wing creates lift.

105. Power Plus
Thrust and drag: How streamlined design and efficient propellers work to help airplanes take off.

106. After the Flyer
How the Wright Brothers' discoveries have changed the world.
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