You may be familiar with the story of the first flight or the first person to step on the moon, but in the worlds of aviation and space, there are plenty of daring and brave individuals who have broken records or conquered a feat for the first time. Higher, faster, further; discover the story of records and firsts.
You may be familiar with the story of the first flight or the first person to step on the moon, but in the worlds of aviation and space, there are plenty of daring and brave individuals who have broken records or conquered a feat for the first time. Higher, faster, further; discover the story of records and firsts.
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Story Time: I am Amelia Earhart
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Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA and Presented Online
November 20, 2024 | 8 pm ET
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Women Take Flight: Stories of Air and Sea from the U.S. Coast Guard
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA and Presented Online
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Destination Moon
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Early Flight
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Bessie Coleman - Spanish
Packet of experiments and other interactive activities to expand topics connected to Bessie Coleman and early flight. These activities connect to common core and Next Generation Science standards.
https://s.si.edu/BessieColemanPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Aviation, Aircraft, Women, Records and Firsts, African American or Black people, Early flight
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare - Spanish
A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Tortoise and Hare Rocket Race Storytime. Learn about the Moon and the Space Race. Activities connect to standards of learning.
https://s.si.edu/TortoiseandHareRocketRaceFieldTripPreandPostMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, Spaceflight
Teacher
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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.
https://s.si.edu/WrightBrothersPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Aircraft, Balloons, Aviation, Early flight, People, Records and Firsts
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Amelia Earhart - Spanish
Materials that comprise of experiments, crafts, and activities created to help expand the topics connected to Amelia Earhart and early flight. These materials are connected to Learning Standards.
https://s.si.edu/AmeliaEarhartPreandPostVisitmaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Aviation, Aircraft, Early flight, People, Women, Records and Firsts
Teacher
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My Path: "I Love Building Things" - Joe Wilding, Co-Founder of Boom Supersonic
Joe Wilding was the co-founder of Boom Supersonic. Learn about his path, and the future of supersonic flight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdgRlBIfDD4
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, People, Records and Firsts, Science, Technology and Engineering
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Three High’Flying Friends"
Three High’Flying Friends, which tells the story of Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden who were friends that shared a love of flying.
https://youtu.be/3-jYK1O4YpE
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Aviation, People, Records and Firsts, Women
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The International Handbook of Aerospace Awards and Trophies
