Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:
- Have you ever seen a helicopter in action or heard about its capabilities?
- What do you think are the most important features of a helicopter, and how do they contribute to its overall performance?
- Can you imagine being a pilot or part of a helicopter crew, and what kind of missions do you think you would be involved in?
- How do you think helicopters are used in real-life situations, such as search and rescue, medical emergencies, or military operations?
- What do you think is the most interesting or impressive thing about helicopters, and why?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image, and what does it represent?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- Can you identify any specific features or components of the helicopter in the image?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the AH64 Apache helicopter and its capabilities.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, and pause at the following strategic points:
- When the video shows the Apache helicopter’s targeting system, pause and discuss: What do you think is the most impressive feature of the targeting system, and how does it contribute to the helicopter’s overall performance?
- When the video demonstrates the helicopter’s maneuverability, pause and discuss: What do you think is the most challenging part of flying a helicopter, and how do you think the pilot’s training and experience contribute to their ability to perform complex maneuvers?
- When the video shows the live fire demonstration, pause and discuss: What do you think is the most important aspect of the helicopter’s firepower, and how does it relate to its mission and purpose?
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Key Vocabulary:
| Term | Definition | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| AH64 Apache | The US Army’s most powerful attack helicopter. | The AH64 Apache is used for attack, reconnaissance, and security missions. |
| M230 E1 30 mm chain gun | A highly maneuverable gun that can fire up to 625 rounds per minute. | The M230 E1 30 mm chain gun is used for targeting enemies at distances over 3,000 meters. |
| Hydra 70 rockets | 2.75-inch rockets used as a weapon system on the Apache helicopter. | The Apache helicopter can carry Hydra 70 rockets for targeting enemies. |
| AGM 114 Hellfire missiles | Missiles used for tank busting and other missions, guided by laser or radar seekers. | The Apache helicopter can carry up to 16 AGM 114 Hellfire missiles for targeting tanks and other enemies. |
| TADS (Targeting System) | A targeting system that allows the Apache to engage targets even when not directly facing them. | The TADS system on the Apache helicopter enables it to target enemies from various angles. |
| Fire Control Radar (FCR) | A system that enables the Apache to track multiple targets at greater distances and hide behind obstacles. | The FCR system on the Apache helicopter allows it to track targets while remaining concealed. |
| Cyclic system | A system used to control the Apache helicopter’s flight. | The cyclic system is used by the pilot to control the Apache helicopter’s movements. |
| Collective pitch | The angle of the rotor blades, used to control the helicopter’s altitude. | The collective pitch of the Apache helicopter’s blades is adjusted to control its altitude. |
| War Thunder | A free-to-play multiplayer military game that simulates battles with aviation, armored vehicles, and naval craft. | War Thunder is a game that features realistic graphics and sound, and includes playable vehicles like the Apache helicopter. |
Vocabulary Quiz:
- Which word means ‘able to be moved or directed in various ways’ in the context of the Apache helicopter’s gun?
- A) Lethal
- B) Maneuverable
- C) Deadly
- D) Fierce
- What does the acronym ‘TADS’ stand for in relation to the Apache helicopter’s targeting system?
- A) Target Acquisition and Destruction System
- B) Terrain Awareness and Detection System
- C) Targeting And Delivery System
- D) Target Acquisition and Designation System
- What type of camera is used in the Apache helicopter’s TADS system?
- A) Forward-looking infrared camera
- B) Rear-looking optical camera
- C) Side-looking radar camera
- D) Downward-looking thermal camera
- What is the primary purpose of the Fire Control Radar (FCR) in the Apache helicopter?
- A) To track multiple targets at greater distances
- B) To control the helicopter’s altitude
- C) To navigate through obstacles
- D) To communicate with other aircraft
- What is the name of the free-to-play multiplayer military game that simulates battles with aviation, armored vehicles, and naval craft?
- A) War Zone
- B) Battle Thunder
- C) War Thunder
- D) Military Simulator
Answer Key:
- B) Maneuverable
- A) Target Acquisition and Destruction System
- A) Forward-looking infrared camera
- A) To track multiple targets at greater distances
- C) War Thunder
Grammar Focus:
Grammar Focus: Using the Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses to Describe General Facts and Ongoing Actions
The present simple tense is used to describe general facts, habits, and routines, as seen in the text: “The Apache is widely considered the best attack helicopter in history.” This sentence describes a general fact about the Apache helicopter. On the other hand, the present continuous tense is used to describe ongoing actions, as seen in the text: “The crew is reconfiguring for another round of firing.” However, in the provided text, the present continuous tense is not explicitly used to describe an action happening at the moment of speaking. Instead, it is used in sentences like “The video is sponsored by War Thunder,” which describes an ongoing state rather than a temporary action.
