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A black and white photo of Earhart standing in front of the Lockheed Electra aircraft.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades K-4

Subject

Earth Science, History, Physical Science, Weather and Climate, Flight, Flight and Aeronautics

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

HISTORY OF FLIGHT

First Flyers

Grade Level: PK-4

Time Required: 45 minutes

In this activity, the teacher guides the students in demonstrations of condensation and air flow to simulate different weather conditions. This activity will lead to a discussion of open cockpits as gliders evolved into lightweight engine-driven airplane designs. The activity culminates in opportunities to use the weather-conscious clothing typical of early aviators as the students pretend to be pilots.

First Flyers

National Science Standards Addressed:
Science

  • Understanding about scientific inquiry
  • Position and motion of objects
  • Objects in the sky
  • Changes in Earth and sky
  • Abilities of technological design

Topic: Condensation, Air, Weather, Clothing

 

This activity is part of the Museum in a Box Lessons