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Web Adventure -- Oakland to Chicago Flight

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars develop an awareness of mathematics in a diverse number of careers, then describe three duties of a pilot that require mathematical skills. They increase understanding of interpreting data relationships presented in table...
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Fighter Pilots of World War II

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the types of airplanes that were used in World War II.  In this World History lesson, students write a research paper that compares and contrasts three types of American airplanes and three types of foreign airplanes...
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Raptor Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe a video about pilots, their desired traits, and explore the similarities between a bird and an airplane. Using paper, wood or foam, they design create an aircraft to be flown in a competition to see which plane will fly...
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Young Pilot has an Uplifting Story

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read an article and answer some discussion questions.  In this aviation lesson students complete a lab activity that shows them what careers are in aviation. 
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Organizer
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On the Wright Brothers' Flight Path

For Students 7th - 12th
In this airplane worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by comparing three Wright brothers' airplanes: how were they alike and how were they different.
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Worksheet
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The "Wright" Puzzle

For Students 8th - 11th
In this airplane learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the answers to 12 questions about the flying machines created by the Wright Brothers.
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John Glenn: The All-American Hero

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students watch a video and participate in discussion about test pilot, astronaut, senator, and hero-John Glenn.