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Direct linkLiebl, Michael – Physics Teacher, 2010
Flight fascinates people of all ages. Recent advances in battery technology have extended the capabilities of model airplanes and toy helicopters. For those who have never outgrown a childhood enthusiasm for the wonders of flight, it is possible to buy inexpensive, remotely controlled planes and helicopters. A toy helicopter offers an opportunity…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Toys, Science Instruction, Motion
Download full textRodriguez, Charley – 1991
This aerospace education learning packet contains information about the famous pilot, Charles A. Lindbergh. Posters, recommended teaching methods, tests with keys, and task cards are also included. (KHR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGould, Laurence I.; Waiveris, Charles – Physics Teacher, 1991
A procedure for estimating the speed and distance of plane, assuming the speed of sound and the velocity of the plane are constant, is described. (KR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Motion, Physics, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedRiss, Pam Helfers; Niccum, Edward C. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own syringe-powered rockets. Describes how the students can learn about variables that influence the stability of the rockets flight. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Robinson, Paul; And Others – 1989
The three units of study presented are designed to promote space-related learning opportunities for gifted students and were prepared by recipients of the Scobee curriculum awards. In "Galactic Colonization for Our Future Astronauts" (Jacqueline Shimonauff), elementary-level students simulate a space experience in which a ship carries materials…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Fitzgerald, Mike – Tech Directions, 2005
In this article, the author gives basic information on constructing a wind tunnel that teachers can use for instructional activities with their students for many years to come. He illustrates and describes the procedure and materials that he developed in constructing his own wind tunnel. This information should be viewed as a guide. (Contains 1…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Design, Construction (Process), Construction Materials
Peer reviewedDelForge, Clarence; And Others – Science Scope, 1993
Uses space explorations to integrate learning activities in science, language arts, math, social studies, art, foreign language, and physical education. (PR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Defendorf, Jean, Ed. – 1986
This unit of study is designed to teach the science of flight to students in the intermediate grades. Included are a list of materials for the unit, a discussion of the use of process skills, a list of unit objectives, vocabulary, teacher background information, 12 lessons, 5 quizzes, math problems, and a unit test. Lessons are oriented toward…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aviation Vocabulary, Elementary School Science, Grade 5
