Synopsis:
With human-powered flight, the fastest solar powered car at the first World Solar Challenge race, the electric car prototype that became GM's EV1, and numerous other feats of engineering and innovation to his credit, visionary Paul MacCready was one of the truly great engineers of the 20th Century.
Running time 3:07 minutes.
Hands-On Math / Science Activity:
Vector Diagrams
Subject: Mathematics; Science
Topics: Physics; Trigonometric Ratios
Grades: 9 - 12
Wow Airplanes
Subject: Mathematics; Science
Topics: Ratios; The Nature of Science (Experimental Procedure)
Grades: 5 - 8
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