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- 11th - 12th
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Students view a PowerPoint slideshow on the basic physics of flight. They build and operate Newton cars as an illustration of these concepts. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the physics of flight through video and PowerPoint presentations. They construct and fly model gliders and compete for height, distance, time, etc. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students examine the similarities between the wings of birds and airplanes. They analyze photos, compare/contrast birds and airplanes, create a comparison drawing of a bird and airplane, and present their drawing to the class. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research information about hummingbirds and helicopters. They create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the hummingbird and helicopter. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the functions and forms of the parts of dolphins and whales. They read and discuss books, label a chart, draw the various parts of the mammals in the appropriate column on the chart, and describe the functions of the parts. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power. They trace the transformation of the California economy in its political and cultural development since the 1850's. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students investigate various careers in the field of aviation in this lesson. They watch and discuss a video, develop a list of careers in aviation mentioned in the video, and create a resume and cover letter for an entry level aviation job. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students take an actual or virtual/Internet field trip to the United States Air Force Museum. They locate items housed at the museum and take pictures of them as they participate in a scavenger hunt activity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore World War II from the perspective of both the sides. They research the changes that occurred on the homefront during 1942-1944. Students prepare and conduct an interview with a local veteran or spouse of a veteran focusing on individual and community support for and reaction to the major events of the war. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students read biographies of women who have made contributions to field of aerospace and aeronautics, choose one woman to research, and present their findings to classmates in form of essay, play, poster, or presentation. Full Review »
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