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Handout
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"Buff at 50

For Students 6th
Students study airforce aircraft.  In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations. 
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Organizer
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On the Wright Brothers' Flight Path

For Students 7th - 12th
In this airplane worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by comparing three Wright brothers' airplanes: how were they alike and how were they different.
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Worksheet
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The "Wright" Puzzle

For Students 8th - 11th
In this airplane learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the answers to 12 questions about the flying machines created by the Wright Brothers.
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Worksheet
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Airplane Parts

For Students 7th - 10th
In this airplane worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 18 words associated with the parts of an airplane.
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Lesson Plan
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Mankind's Fascination With Flight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss, examine and appreciate the science and inspiration of flight. They study the terms and mechanics of powered flight and demonstrate that the heating of air makes it lighter and therefore rise. They discuss and describe...
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Lesson Plan
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John J. Montgomery: Controlling flight

For Teachers K - 12th
Students research the history of aviation while looking at how gliders and airplanes fly. This lesson is the perfect way to intertwine Science and History. It has variations for all grade levels K-12.
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Lesson Plan
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How Things Fly

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, by drawing on their own experiences, discuss and examine the basic physics of flight. They participate in a variety of activities regarding flight.