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Day 19 - Beyond Airplanes

Helicopters, rockets, space shuttles.

Rotary Wing Aviation Links

http://www.landings.com/

Links to information on helicopters, helicopter flying, and flying schools.

All Star Helicopters

http://www.copters.com

Photos, technical information, and concepts involving aerodynamics are presented and explained.

Note: Lots of new vocabulary.

Objectives:
  1. To identify differences in design between various types of flying devices.
  2. To compare special features of various methods of transportation.
Activity:
  1. Compare airplanes to helicopters to space shuttles, etc.
  2. Identify features of airplanes, bicycles, cars, and spacecraft.
The Canadian Space Agency

http://www.space.gc.ca/ENG/FAQ/General/
general1.html

Questions and answers about the Canadian Space Agency.

Astronauts

http://www.space.gc.ca/ENG/FAQ/Astro/
astro7.html

Questions and answers about Canadian astronauts including how to become an astronaut and personal hygiene in space.

Gallery

http://www.space.gc.ca/ENG/Gallery/Astronauts/astro4.html

Photos of astronauts, mission emblem, space shuttles, and space stations.


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