The turning blades lift the helicopter into the air. When taking off or landing, helicopters can fly straight up and straight down. While in the air, they can hover, or stay in one place. Helicopters can take off and land anywhere. They do not need a runway like airplanes do.
People use helicopters to do many jobs.
Traffic reporters in helicopters check traffic on busy highways. Paramedics rescue accident victims in helicopters and fly sick people to hospitals. The Coast Guard looks for boats disabled at sea. Busy women and men travel by helicopter across large cities to avoid traffic jams. The teacher can explain that today students will have a chance to use their imaginations.