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Brigham Young University

Byu: World War I Document Archive: Marine Flyer in France

For Students 9th - 10th
The published diary of a marine pilot who toured Allied aviation facilities in 1917-1918. This site provides a diary account of Captain Alfred A. Cunningham and gives the reader a view of what things were like in wartime England and...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Amelia Earhart in the National Portrait Gallery, finished after her first transatlantic flight. Read a brief description of Earhart's exploits in aviation.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Design a Flying Machine

For Teachers 5th - 7th
The purpose of this activity is for the students to draw a design for their own flying machine. They will apply their knowledge of aircraft design and the forces acting on them. The students will start with a brainstorming activity where...
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Other

Boeing Innovations

For Students 9th - 10th
During this activity, students will reveal hints to new Boeing innovations. Students will see new aircraft, spacecraft, and other newly developed ideas.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush: Iraq Is One Victory in the War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Published on 5/02/2003, CNN describes the speech given by President Bush marking the end of combat operations in Iraq. The speech was given on an Aircraft Carrier outside of San Diego. You will be able to see a transcript of the speech,...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War 2 Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides facts about the role of the Navy in World War II focusing on aircraft carriers, submarines, and small naval boats.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Air Forces in the Vietnam War

For Students 9th - 10th
Article investigates the role of air power in the Vietnam War and the types of aircraft that were used. Even though the United States ruled the skies, they could not win the war.
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PBS

Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Juan Trippe

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page profile of influential innovator, Juan Trippe, whose vision and ideas revolutionized air travel with the birth of mass aviation and Pan American Airways.
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Other

The Luftwaffe, 1933 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing information on the German WWII Luftwaffe, including organization, types of aircraft, articles, and lots more. Much of it is quite technical.
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NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A website that catalogs information and activities for how airplanes work. The concept of aerodynamics is explained in full detail.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Chasing the Sun Howard Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about the fascinating life of eccentric billionaire, Howard Hughes who was best known for two things: Hollywood and aviation.
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Handout
NSTATE

New Mexico State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Which state has a balloon museum and a hot air balloon for an aircraft symbol? New Mexico, of course! Find out all about their state symbols and emblems here. Click on the word for more information and a picture.
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Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All Media: Tracking Hurricane Technology

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out how scientists have improved hurricane tracking technology through new aircraft and advanced instruments.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Bird Man

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Felix Baumgartner, the first man to fly across the English Channel without an aircraft. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Wwi Aviation: An Illustrated History of World War One: The Eastern Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the aerial aspect of the war on the Eastern Front during WWI. Includes links to lists of each country's flying 'aces.'
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Library of Congress

Loc: Helicopters, the Multi Mission Aircraft

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into these videos and audio interviews conducted of several U.S. veterans regarding their experiences served as part of helicopter crews during various combat operations.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Dayton Aviation Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a lot of information on the commemorative park dedicated to the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Here you can read about this great author and find links taking you to the Dunbar House State Memorial, etc.
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Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Wright Brothers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 31 vocabulary words pertaining to the Wright Brothers. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for aviation and airplanes.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Let's Get It There Fast

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate how aircraft have decreased the amount of time it takes to transport people and cargo. Students will compute the time it takes to travel between two cities for several modes of...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Exploring Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how new materials, new methods and new ideas are transforming traditional origami. Watch videos of a master origami folder create his unique pieces. Learn how to make your own paper and how to fold your own paper airplanes.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Paper Airplanes

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site students will use origami to fold a paper airplane that fly better than the classic dart airplane.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Flights of Inspiration

For Students 9th - 10th
Franklin Institute site showcases the first flight taken by the Wright brothers. Follows the Wright brothers plan to achieve first flight as they used their failures to win them success in aviation.
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Other

Fox Sports Motor

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox Sports Motor covers the latest news in motor vehicle racing. Coverage includes auto, motorcycle, marine and aviation racing news.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: May the Force Be With You: Lift

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students revisit Bernoulli's Principle (Lesson 1 of the Airplanes unit) and learn how engineers use this principle to design airplane wings. Airplane wings create lift by changing the pressure of the air around it. This is the first of...

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