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.