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Aerospace is an exciting field the blends aviation and space sciences. Search below for programs taught by museum professionals that bring aerospace to life for your students!
To book a program, please email or call the contact listed below each program.
Program Descriptions
Distance Learning
These programs showcase the integration of hands-on learning with virtual, expert-led instruction. These programs will engage your students beyond traditional screen-based learning, as all programs listed are peer-reviewed and use best teaching practices.
Black Holes
K-12
Using balloons and aluminum foil students will discover how a black hole is formed and the physical concepts behind them.
Standards: 3.PS.1, 4.PS.1
(419) 738-8869
Mission Nutrition
K-12
Participants learn about MyPlate and how to eat healthy. They will discover how your space environment impacts what you are able to eat. Participants can sample Astronaut Ice Cream and plan a day's meals for their mission.
Standards for this program are: 1.LS.1, 1.LS.2
(419) 738-8869
Solar System Step-Out
K-12
Participants journey through their space neighborhood. They will learn how far the planets in our solar system are from the Sun and facts about each planet in an interactive presentation from our educator.
Standards: 5.ESS.1, 5.ESS.2
(419) 738-8869
Journey Through the Stars
K-12
Join us on a journey through the stars as one of our trained astronomers takes you on a virtual trip through our Planetarium. Discover the stars and planets visible in your backyard, right now. Take a closer look at other worlds in our solar system. Zoom out into the Universe and see where we fit in the big picture.
Standards: K.ESS.2, 5.ESS.1, 5.ESS.2 5.ESS.3, 7.ESS.4, 7.ESS.5
Format: 30 minute, theater style
Capacity: 50 Students
Rockets, Planets, and Telescopes
3rd-8th Grade
Explore our place in the Solar System with hands-on experiments designed to make difficult concepts simple to understand. Students will learn to put together a basic telescope, explore how a simple rocket works, and explore the scale of our solar system using everyday objects.
Standards: 5.ESS.1, 5.ESS.3, 5.PS.1
Format: 45-60 minute, hands-on. Materials shipped to the school.
Capacity: 30 students
Shedding Light on Solar Eclipses
K-12
Our solar system is filled with motion. The Earth, Moon, and Sun are constantly on the move and changing what we observe every day. In this program, we will discover what happens when the Moon blocks the light from our Sun, and how to safely enjoy this amazing phenomenon!
Activities may vary by grade level.
Standards: K.ESS.2, 5.ESS.1, 5.ESS.2 5.ESS.3, 7.ESS.4
Format: 45-60 minute, hands-on. Materials shipped to school.
Capacity: 30 Students
Gliders in Nature
preK
In this lesson, children will first compare common seeds that glide, and determine what physical characteristics make them good gliders, as well as why gliding is advantageous. Children will then be read The Dandelion Seed to categorize seeds within the book as gliders or non-gliders based upon their physical characteristics
Standards: Upon Request
(937) 335-9226
Science and Social Studies with a Sled Kite
National Museum of the United States Air Force
4th-6th Grade
This class is designed to teach students the historical significance of kites (especially in regards to the Wright brothers) - and for older students, introduce them to the forces that affect flight. Students will identify events in the history of kites, especially in regards to the Wright brothers; learn the names of the parts of a kite; and learn about the forces that affect a kite in flight (depending on grade level).
- Format: This class will be taught remotely. Each student will receive a kite kit, be led through the process of building a sled kite, and receive instructions on how to fly the kite.
- Standards: SS.4.8, SS.6.1, SS 6.7, PS 5.1
(937)255-804
Math with a Sled Kite
National Museum of the United States Air Force
4th-7th Grade
This class is designed to give students practice with certain math skills while building a sled kite (thus including following directions and fine motor skills). Students will practice their knowledge of congruency, similarity, parallel lines and perpendicular lines; work as a team to calculate the perimeter and area of the sled kite; and for older students – work as a team to calculate the aspect ratio of the sled kite.
- Format: This class will be taught remotely. Each student will receive a kite kit, be led through the process of building a sled kite, and receive instructions on how to fly the kite.
- Standards: 4.MD.3, 5.G.4, 6.G.1, 7.G.6, 6.RP.1, 6.EE.2
937-255-8048
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