| Program |
Description |
URL |
Grade |
| Control Surfaces |
The Wrights'
early innovations helped lead to the development of
the modern control systems of today using rudders, ailerons,
and elevators. This webcast will examine the principles
of aerodynamics, and how they can be harnessed to control
an airplane in flight. The Wright Brothers' solutions
to flight control will be compared and contrasted with
modern day control surfaces. This one-hour, fully-interactive
webcast will pair NASA aeronautical engineers with students
from across the country. It will feature Wilbur Wright's
explanations of flight control, and video demonstrations
with remote control aircraft and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
|
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/ControlSurfaces
|
6-8 |
| Destination Tomorrow |
Destination
Tomorrow is a news magazine format television program
aimed at adult lifelong learners. This program reports
on NASA aeronautical research projects that impact our
daily lives, provides historical background on NASA's
contributions to the century of flight, and promotes
science literacy by illustrating scientific principles
related to aerospace technology. |
http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/destination |
K-16 |
| Flight Testing Newton's Laws |
This
workbook, video and CD-ROM use NASA video clips and
other illustrations to explain the principles behind
Newton's laws of motion. |
http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/trc/ntps |
9-12 |
| 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. |
http://connect.larc.nasa.gov |
5-8 |
| NASA Quest's Women of NASA |
The
Women of NASA is intended for young women to pursue
careers in math and science. The materials provide profiles
of successful women, and the opportunity to participate
in interactive events. |
http://quest.nasa.gov/women/intro.html |
K-16 |
| 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. |
http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html |
3-5 |
