| Program |
Description |
Grade |
W |
L |
A |
V |
C |
S |
| Aeronautics
Kidspage |
This
website is designed to help children learn about aeronautics,
with an emphasis on aircraft engines. Lesson plans on
the history, dynamics, and propulsion of airplanes are
provided. |
K- 6 |
x |
x |
x |
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| Aerospace
Education Services Program (AESP) |
The
AESP enhances awareness and understanding of scientific
and technology advances growing out of NASA's mission
of research, discovery, and exploration. NASA provides
assistance and support in updating science, math, geography,
and technology curricula by utilizing new and evolving
instructional technologies and teaching strategies. |
K-16 |
|
x |
x |
|
|
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| Atmosphere
Applet |
This
software lets students and educators study how pressure,
temperature, and density change throughout the atmosphere,
by demonstrating how those variables effect the gauges
of an airplane. |
9-12 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
| Beginners
Guide to Propulsion |
This
interactive website serves as a guide to how jet engines
work. Activities, data, and engine simulations are available
for teachers and students. |
K-16 |
x |
|
x |
|
|
x |
| Central
Operations of Resources for Education (CORE) |
CORE
is the world-wide distribution center of NASA-produced,
educational, multimedia materials. The public has access
to over 200 videocassettes, slides, and CD-ROMs chronicling
NASA's state-of-the-art research and technology. |
K-16 |
x |
x |
|
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|
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| Curveball |
Students
learn about the principles of aerodynamics by controlling
the conditions of a big league baseball pitch. |
9-12 |
x |
|
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|
x |
x |
| EngineSim |
Students
can manipulate variables to design and test engines to
see what is most efficient. This software fosters hands
on inquiry-based learning in science and math by simulating
jet engine tests and the effects that engines have on
the speed and range of aircraft. |
9-12 |
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
| Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA) |
The
Experimental Aircraft Association offers a wide variety
of opportunities for teacher and students interested in
building or modeling their own airplanes. |
K-16 |
x |
|
x |
|
|
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| Foil
Sim II |
This
software fosters hands-on inquiry-based learning by computing
the theoretical lift of a variety of airfoil shapes. The
user can control the shapes, size, and inclination of
a wing, and test their decisions in a simulated wind tunnel.
|
9-12 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
| Good
Plans Can Help You Reach Your Goals |
This
webpage offers advice for high school and college students
interested in careers in aerospace. |
9-16 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
|
| High
Speed Civil Transport |
Download
and assemble a model of the Supersonic HSCT airplane.
Get current information on advanced aircraft, and aeronautics
programs and developments. |
K-16 |
x |
|
x |
|
|
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| Johnny's
Airport Adventure |
This
program takes children on a pretend trip to an airport
and on an airplane. Johnny's Airport Adventure introduces
K-4 students to aviation terminology and various engine
types. |
K-4 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
|
| K-8
Aeronautics Internet Textbook |
Numerous
lesson plans, demonstrations, activities and information
on aerospace careers are available. Detailed information
on the Wright Brother's Flight Process, including journal
entries, are also featured. |
K- 8 |
x |
|
x |
|
|
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| KAAMS |
The
KAAMS teacher website supplies problem based learning
opportunities that get students involved in authentic
aeronautics-based remote-sensing missions conducted by
NASA scientists. |
6-9 |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
| Mobile
Aeronautics Education Laboratory (MAEL) |
The
mobile state-of-the-art Aeronautics Education Laboratory
brings new technologies to partnership cities to excite
students about science and math. Visitors can experience
10 hands-on workstations that model real world aviation
chK-16enges like weather forecasting, flight design, airfoil
design, and flight controls. |
K-12 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
| NASA
Education Workshops (NEW) |
NEW
provide educators with an opportunity to observe state-of-the-art
research and development while directly interacting with
experts at a NASA Field Center. |
K-16 ed |
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
| Office
of Aerospace Technology Online Newsletter |
The
OAT Newsletter showcases promising technologies, and highlights
NASA advancements in research to improve air travel. |
K-16 |
|
x |
|
|
|
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| Range
Games |
Range
Games presents a variety of multiple-choice math and physics
problems involving aircraft performance. Students must
answer questions about range, fuel usage, acceleration,
velocity and location during take-off. |
9-12 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
| Rocket
Modeler |
The
Rocket Modeler lets students and educators design and
study the flight of a model rocket. This program computes
the stability of your design and flight trajectory while
K-16owing the user to vary the number and size of fins
and materials used. |
9-12 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
| The
Wright Brothers Posters |
This
pair of posters includes "The Process of Invention" and
"Innovation Through Flight". Both posters showcase the
vital role that engineering has played in human progress.
|
K-12 |
x |
|
x |
|
|
|
| The
Wright Way |
Learn
about the development of the first manned, powered flight
from its conception through research and experimentation,
to success and beyond. This website features facts, lesson
plans, simulations, activities, and contains information
on how to participate in the Centennial of Flight Celebration.
|
K-12 |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
