Balloons
On demand
December 21, 2021
September 14, 2021
October 22, 2020
October 09, 2020
October 08, 2020
Exhibitions
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
On View Exhibition
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
On View Exhibition
Learning Resources
Activity/Lab
Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Wright Brothers - Spanish
A mix of activities from experiments to writing activities. Expand learning on concepts connected to the Wright Brothers and Early Flight. These activities connect to standards of learning.
Grade Level
Grade K,
Grade 1 and
Grade 2
Topics
Aircraft,
Balloons,
Aviation,
Early flight,
People and
Records and Firsts
Leader
Teacher
Rights
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Activity/Lab
Flights of Fancy Story Time: "The Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights"
National Air and Space Museum. Museum educator Ann Caspari will read the original story The Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights.
Grade Level
Grade PK,
Grade K,
Grade 1,
Grade 2 and
Grade 3
Topics
Balloons,
People and
Science
Leader
Student,
Teacher and
Parent/Caregiver
Rights
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Activity/Lab
STEM in 30: A Sky Full of Color: Live from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Join STEM in 30 as we explore the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and bring you the history of balloons, the science behind hot-air and gas balloons, and the pageantry of the Fiesta.
Grade Level
Grade 7,
Grade 6 and
Grade 8
Topics
Balloons
Leader
Student
Rights
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Lecture
What’s New in Aerospace: Nation Wide Balloon Launch Update
Teacher Trevor MacDuff, students Audrey and Jack, and KMBC9 Meteorologist Neville Miller discuss their balloon launch and what students can learn from a launch.
Grade Level
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10,
Grade 11,
Grade 12,
Grades 13-14,
Grades 15-16 and
Grades 17-20
Topics
Balloons and
Physical science
Leader
Student,
Teacher,
Parent/Caregiver and
Other
Rights
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Lecture
Air and Space Live Chat: Master Hot Air Balloon Pilot Bill Costen
They may seem low-tech but balloons are important to aviation and space. This live chat features pioneering Black hot air balloon pilot Bill Costen.
Topics
African American or Black people and
Balloons
Leader
Student and
Teacher
Rights
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Lecture
Air and Space Live Chat: Student Balloon Launch: Medium Altitude Balloons
Along with the help of teachers from across the country, the Museum launched medium altitude balloons that could potentially travel around the globe. Learn more about these balloons here!
Topics
Balloons
Leader
Teacher and
Student
Rights
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