Airplanes
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Make a Mini-Helicopter From Paper
Students can make a mini helicopter using just paper and paper clips. This activity from the Exploratorium includes a template you an print out, full directions, "what's going… learn more
Fixed-wing Aircraft Facts for Kids
A fixed-wing aircraft is a kind of aircraft. An aircraft is a machine that can fly, but is heavier than air. Fixed-wing aircraft are sometimes called airplanes, aeroplanes or sometimes just "planes". All fixed-wing aircraft… learn more
Fly High With Airplanes and Choice Boards!
Understanding how planes work appeals to the curiosity within many of us, including our students. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce STEAM exploration activities based upon these… learn more
How Zero-gravity Flights Work
How do they simulate weightlessness without escaping the gravitational pull of the Earth? To experience a free fall safely, an aircraft climbs at a steep angle, levels off,… learn more
Bird's eye view of flight
For everyone who's dreamed of flying like a bird, here's what it would look like. Taken in the French Alps around Chamonix. learn more
EAA's Free Young Eagles Flights
Since 1992, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has been giving kids ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly in a small airplane at no cost to them, introducing them… learn more
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has a complete on-line collection of planes (and space craft) with pictures and descriptions of over 356 aircraft. For a details… learn more
UEET Kid's Pages
No, UEET is not some strange South American bird. It's NASA's Ultra Efficient Engine Technology. These Kid's Pages were developed by NASA during the Centennial of Flight Celebration… learn more
Young Eagles at EAA Chapter 1093
EAA Chapter 1093 at the Midland Barstow Airport in Michigan created this video to describe how EAA's Young Eagle Program works. learn more
Dog Goes Weightless
Think you need a NASA sized budget to experience weightlessness? As you can see from this fun video, all you need is a personal airplane and the right… learn more