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NC State University

North Carolina State Dept. Of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the programs offered in mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State. The site includes links to programs, faculty and staff, etc.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Dept. Of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Site by the University of Minnesota Dept. of Aerospace Engineering with links to the academic programs, research, and people at the university.
Handout
Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of aerospace engineering as a career,includes aeronautical and astronautical engineers as sub-categories in this field. Includes Aerospace Engineering Overview - Preparation - Day In The Life - Earnings - Employment - Career...
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Arizona State University

Arizona State Universtiy: Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Arizona State University Aerospace Engineering program, including information on research.
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Other

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the AIAA site. The AIAA is the professional organization for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineers.
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Virginia Tech's Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering offers an academic program where these two disciplines are blended. Links to research, facilities, people, programs, news, etc.
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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow Dept. Of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the front door to information on the school of engineering at the University of Glasgow. The site has links to research, people, applications, etc.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Adaptations for Aeronautical Engineering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity first asks the students to study the patterns of bird flight and understand that four main forces affect the flight abilities of a bird. They will study the shape, feather structure, and resulting differences in the pattern...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan School of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on research, facilities, labs, people, and degrees.
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NASA

Nasa: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is NASA's home page, with daily updates and links to the countless NASA sites. The multimedia gallery is of particular interest, containing a wealth of photos, videos, audio clips, and more.
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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.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Start of the Space Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the USSR's launch of Sputnik and the galvanizing effect it had on America's motivation to fund aerospace research. NASA was soon formed and more funding was put in place for public education in the sciences and math.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Nature Is an Engineering Marvel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces students to the concepts of biomicry and sustainable design. Students will learn to illustrate the wisdom of nature by demonstratiing how organisms adapt to their environment.
eBook
NASA

Nasa: Robin Whirlybird on Her Rotorcraft Adventures

For Students 1st - 5th
Read (or listen to) the illustrated story of Robin, who goes to work with her mother who works at a rotorcraft research center. Includes many interactive supplemental activities.