Ages 7-9 Video Playlist

Click on a video below for some high-flying, hot air balloon fun!

How Balloons and Airships Work

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work? — SciShow Kids

How do hot air balloons float along in the sky and stay up there? Find out!

How Do Blimps Work? — Concerning Reality

Learn more about how hot air balloons and airships were developed. Why are blimps so popular at sporting events?

Dirisolar Solar-Powered Airship — Dirisolar

Learn about the science behind airships. See new uses for airships, like exploring your favorite natural places on Earth. The options are endless with this solar-powered blimp.

Behind the Scenes: Learn How Balloons are Made

Manufacturing a Hot Air Balloon, a Tour of FireFly Balloon Factory — Where RV USA

Get a behind the scenes look at how balloons are made at the largest factory in the United States.

Behind the Scenes: Ride Along with the Pilots

The Magic of a Hot Air Balloon Ride, a Day in the Life of a Balloon Pilot — Where RV USA

Discover what it takes to get a balloon ready for flight and then enjoy the view above with Senior Balloon Pilot, Randy Lee.

Flying with Goodyear Blimp Pilots — Marketplace APM

See inside the gondola of the famous Goodyear Blimp. Learn how you could become an airship pilot like Taylor Deen and Matthew St. John.

Drawing/Design Tutorials

Draw the Dirigible from The Willoughbys Movie — Kwazy Cute Drawing

Get a step-by-step look at how to draw this airship from the movie!

The All-In-One Tutorial: Minecraft Airship Designs for Newbies All the Way to Pros — White Woolfy

See how to create different airship designs depending on your experience with Minecraft.

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