Wright
Brothers' Invention Process
(December
17, 1903) - The First Flight
The Wright Brothers were the first to fly a
controllable self-propelled, heavier than air machine
on December 17, 1903. A variety of activities and broadcasts will
celebrate this historic event.
Legend
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Beginner's
Guide to Aeronautics |
Learn
about how airplanes fly, including the forces that
lift them off the ground, keep them in the air,
and help them land. |
K-12 |
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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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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 |
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x |
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Exploring
Aeronautics CD-ROM |
This
software provides interactive tutorials on the principles
of flight and aircraft design. A companion website
gives an introduction to and instructions on how
to incorporate these materials into math, science,
technology, and geography curricula. |
5-8 |
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x |
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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 |
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x |
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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.
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K-12 |
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x |
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NASA
Connect |
NASA
Connect is an award winning series of instructional
television programs that are proven to capture the
imagination of elementary and middle school students.
This program establishes connections between NASA
research and math, science, aeronautics, and technology
content taught in the classroom. |
5-8 |
x |
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x |
x |
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NASA
Explores |
This
website features weekly educational activities and
updates on cutting edge research and development
for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Each week two new articles on aeronautics technology
with lesson plans and adapted activities are featured.
|
K-12 |
x |
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x |
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NASA
Quest |
Meet
the people of NASA and look over their shoulder
as they make NASA goals a reality. This website
brings NASA personel and scientists into the classroom
via the internet. |
K-12 |
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Sharing
Aeronautics Projects Electronically (SHAPE) |
The
SHAPE program K-16ows students to use aeronautics
to learn about math and science. It is your mission
to make decisions to help navigate a glider to its
destination. This program has three skill levels
for different grade levels. |
K-12 |
x |
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Spacelink |
This
website contains a search tool to discover a wealth
of NASA programs, research opportunities and educational
materials. |
K-12 |
x |
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The
NASA Science Files |
The
Science Files are an educational television program
designed to enhance and enrich the teaching of math
and science in '3-5. This program deals with numerous
topics related to aviation, aerospace, science,
technology, and math. |
3-5 |
x |
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x |
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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 |
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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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Wright
Flyer Online |
Learn
about a full-sized replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer.
Students can follow the trailing vortex as it is
tested in a NASA wind tunnel. |
9-12 |
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Related Research Programs
Civil
Tiltrotor Project (CTR) |
The Civil Tiltrotor
Project is developing aircraft that will drastically
reduce runway congestion and airport capacity issues.
Tiltrotor aircraft can take-off and land vertically,
similar to a helicopter, where no runway is required.
The future vision of this program is to allow for
greater public access to flight by creating a series
of small vertiports to siphon off short-haul commuter
traffic and free-up runway space for larger aircraft.
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High
Speed Research Program |
NASA is developing
the passenger jet of the future. A next-generation
supersonic jet that could fly 300 passengers more
then 1500 mph (twice the speed of sound). This plane
could cross the Atlantic or Pacific in less then
half the time of today's commercial flights. |
X-37 |
The X-37 is NASA's
advanced flight test demonstrator. This reusable
launch vehicle will be designed to operate in both
orbital and reentry phases of flight. The X-37 will
feature dozens of advanced airframes, avionics,
and operational techniques. |
Advanced
Space Transportation System |
The Advanced
Space Transportation Program is striving to achieve
the full potential of space for all human endeavors
through safe, affordable, and reliable transportation.
NASA researchers are developing innovative technologies
for low-cost space transportation systems that will
be as reliable and safe as today's airlines. Research
efforts and technological developments are aimed
towards accelerating breakthroughs that will make
it possible for ordinary people to live, work, and
play in space. |
Helios
Prototype |
On August 13,
2001 the Helios prototype set a world-record by
achieving sustained flight at more then 96,000 feet.
The Helios is an unmanned solar powered aircraft,
with a gigantic wingspan of 247 feet. The Helios
prototype has two program goals; to reach an altitude
of 100,000 feet with a small payload, and to achieve
a sustained flight with a duration of at least 96
hours. |
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