How does a Grasshopper jump? | The Robot Zoo | Maddie Moate

How does a Grasshopper jump? | The Robot Zoo | Maddie Moate

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Biology, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the fascinating jumping ability of grasshoppers, highlighting their anatomy and unique exoskeleton. It explains how grasshoppers use their long back legs, specifically the femur and tibia, to jump high by storing energy in a spring-like mechanism. The video is filmed at the Robot Zoo in the Horniman Museum, using a giant robotic grasshopper to demonstrate these concepts. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more educational content.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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