Electric helicopter animation
Can you make an electric helicopter with a rotor that switches on and off? Use this animation to introduce this challenge to pupils.
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Properties and changes of materials
A short delivery guide for teachers giving background to the challenge, equipment required and providing suggestions for how to use the resources.
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