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From Mach-20 Glider to Humming Bird Drone Instructional VideoFrom Mach-20 Glider to Humming Bird Drone Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
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25:02
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2013
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From Mach-20 Glider to Humming Bird Drone

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"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" This question guides Regina Dugan's exploration of amazing achievements in science and engineering that push the boundary of impossibility. From robotic hummingbirds and gecko-inspired adhesives, to metals that are lighter than styrofoam. An inspirational video that encourages young people to dream big and persevere through failure.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

engineering design, engineering, robotics, innovation, inventions

Additional Tags

innovations, scientific advancements, new technologies, inspirational video, history of flight, robotics, engineering design, aerospace engineering, aerospace technology, materials engineering, science

Pros

  • Video includes amazing inventions that capture the interest of viewers
  • Includes multiple choice and open-ended questions to guide discussion
  • Allows teacher to customize a lesson based on the video

Cons

  • Requires the teacher to develop clear learning objectives to bring focus to the content of the video

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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