Instructional Video

Why Are Plane Windows Round?

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Don't let learning about airplanes be a drag. An instructional video explains how advances in technology led to planes that can fly higher, resulting in less drag, less fuel, and the need for a pressurized cabin. It also explains why square windows went out of fashion.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide pupils with cloze notes to fill in during the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should have experience with physics concepts like drag and stress
  • It is helpful if individuals have seen the "Material Properties 101" video in the Real Engineering playlist 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video is incredibly short but informative
  • Explanations are clear and concise
Cons
  • None