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Lesson plans. Curriculum bridges. Student activities. If your students are interested in all things flying, then NASA's K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook is the perfect classroom companion.
Located online at http://wings.ucdavis.edu, the K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook is today's teacher's helper. From the World Wide Web, educators are able to download a variety of tools that help in making the study of aeronautics fun and exciting - and it's all free of charge, courtesy of NASA's Learning Technologies Project.
Among the many educational materials you'll find in the K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook:
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Lesson plans. Plan your study of aeronautics through these easy-to-use lesson plans, which include such topics as mythology, history, and the laws of nature that enable some things to fly. You'll also be able to find information on flying dinosaurs, insects, vehicles, sports - all incorporating the principles of aeronautics.
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Online textbooks. Principles of aeronautics - from Pegasus, the flying horse, to why a curve ball is so difficult to hit - are explained here, in detail. Choose from beginner, intermediate, advanced, and instructor reading levels.
- Curriculum bridges. "What does Zeus eat for dinner?" Here, students are encouraged to study aeronautics through a variety of activities in math, language arts, social studies, and the visual and performing arts that are educational, challenging, and FUN.
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Internet guide. This self-paced tutorial lets students explore the Web, e-mail, and the many wonders of the Internet. A point-and-click introduction to cyberspace that's sure to be a "hit"!
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Signing demo. How do you say "fly" in sign language? Or "scientist"? Or "evaporate"? Find out here as our cartoon flyboys and flygirls sign for you.
- Careers. Whaddaya want to be when you grow up? If you're thinking about a career in aeronautics, you'll want to check out this section. From "people who design 'em" to "people who fly 'em."
And much, much more, including topics like "Aerodynamics in Sports Technology," scientists' and engineers' guides, live Internet videoconferences, Web chats, and NASA tours.
So if you want your next aeronautics lesson to really take off, visit the K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook at http://wings.ucdavis.edu today.
The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook is the result of a cooperative agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Cislunar Aerospace, Inc., and the University of California at Davis.
Curator: Randolph Kim
Responsible NASA Official: Mark
Leon
Last Updated: 07/02/2002
