Description
The ornithopter is based on Da Vinci’s drawings from the Codex Atlanticus and is one of his most iconic designs.
Teaching ideas for the Da Vinci Ornithopter Wooden Kit
- Could the ornithopter actually fly? Have a debate amongst your classmates!
- Find out the physics of hang gliding.
- How do birds fly?
- Watch videos of early flight pioneers and compare their contraptions to current plane designs.
- Research the many machine designs that Leonardo Da Vinci came up with. How many have made since the 15th century?
- Learn more about Leonardo Da Vinci’s work, from his paintings to his engineering ideas.
- Study the renaissance period and learn about this age of enlightenment.
- Can you draw a 3D machine? See if you can draw a version of the Da Vinci Ornithopter once you’ve built it!
- Learn 3D design using a computer-aided design (CAD) program.
- Learn how engineers use blueprints to communicate information about a design to builders.
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-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun