Science Struck
Science Struck: How Does an Ancient and Modern Catapult Work
A short explanation of how a catapult works and some examples of them.
US Navy
Nhhc: Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
The Doolittle Raid was a gutsy attack on Tokyo made by heroic pilots of B-25 bombers launched from the deck of the USS Hornet, and aircraft carrier. Read about the daring mission and see photographs of the planes, pilots and others, and...
Other
The Spitfire Emporium: The Machines
A collection of images of vintage aircraft. A few detailed histories are provided.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rocket
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a rocket, including information on rocket history, size, types, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Stories of the Wrights' Flights
This lesson plan has students read primary materials from the Smithsonian collection written by the Wright brothers, and compare and contrast them to secondary sources, such as newspaper stories from the next day. There is background...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Kitty Hawk (1903)
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate the Wright Brothers first flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Includes a detailed paragraph about the famous flight.
Other
Eaa Aviation Center: The B 17 Flying Fortress
Meet the B-17 "Flying Fortress," a World War II airplane. Take the interactive tour. Discover the history, photographs, testimonials, videos to watch, and views of the interior of the plane.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: The Red Baron (Manfred Von Richthofen)
A site for students to learn about the biography of The Red Baron, the top scoring fighter pilot during World War I. Get information on this German named Manfred von Richthofen.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Detroit News Newsreels
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Wright Stuff
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the Wright Brothers and their contributions to aviation.
Other
Charles Kingsford Smith: First Across the Pacific
A biographical profile of Charles Kingsford Smith, the aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
Other
Charles Kingsford Smith: First Across the Pacific
This resource presents a biographical profile of Charles Kingsford Smith, the aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
Other
Arkansas Air Museum at Drake Field: Arkansas Air Museum
Visit this resource to browse the museum's collection of early and historic planes and engines. Includes special exhibits of people from Arkansas who have made aviation history.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
First in the Air in British Columbia
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the achievements of BC's first men to travel into the colony's atmosphere in the air. The site discusses the hot air balloon flight of Professor Leclaire in 1880 and the flight of Charles K....
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: The Spitfire Lost for Almost 50 Years
This article focuses on the RAF Spitfire built in1939 and shot down in 1940 in the Battle of Britain. It was located in 1986 and brought back to England in 2000. There are photos and a video of the restored aircraft.
Curated OER
Newspaper Article From Asbury Park Press, 1987
Online exhibit about one engineer's role in the designing and making of passenger airships or 'zeppelins'
Curated OER
Postcard
Online exhibit about one engineer's role in the designing and making of passenger airships or 'zeppelins'
Curated OER
Passenger List
Online exhibit about one engineer's role in the designing and making of passenger airships or 'zeppelins'
Curated OER
Harold G. Dick, C. 1935
Online exhibit about one engineer's role in the designing and making of passenger airships or 'zeppelins'
Curated OER
Zeppelin
Online exhibit about one engineer's role in the designing and making of passenger airships or 'zeppelins'
Science Museum, London
Science Museum Online Stuff: The First Flight
An excellent article about how Orville and Wilbur Wright's interest in flight developed and led to the first airplane flight.
Other
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
Welcome to the birthplace of legendary pilot Amelia Earhart! See how the young Amelia lived. Her childhood treasures are shown in what has now become a museum. Photos and personal family stories are shared. The menu on the left opens to...
Other
First Flight: First Transatlantic Flight 1919
A succinct FirstFlight.org site that examines the trials and tribulations of the first flight across the Atlantic under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Albert Read.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Transportation Improvements in the 1920s
When World War I ended in 1918 and the troops came home, folks felt optimistic about the future and eager to get on with their lives. This optimism led to an extraordinary decade that brought major changes in the way citizens traveled by...