Learning Resources

Understand what an ecosystem is and the different types of ecosystems. Understand how living things are interconnected and why this is important.

Understand that tornadoes are weather-related hazards. Understand the characteristics of tornadoes. Identify ways people can protect themselves during a tornado.

A slideshow version of the Flights of Fancy Story Time Wright Brothers learning lab. An alternative to using the Smithsonian Learning lab website

A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Air Show Storytime. Learn about Air Circuses and Air Shows with activities that connect to learning standards.

This diagram of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shows the underground “plumbing” and paths of magma.

Entender que los tornados son peligros relacionados con el clima. Entender las características de los tornados. Identificar las formas en que las personas pueden protegerse durante un tornado.

The goal of the Science in Pre-K website is to provide you with a foundation in science content and teaching methods for science inquiry in a preschool environment.

Use this interactive to learn how wings work.

Test your geography skills with the quizzes. Identify geographic locations on the Earth based on a satellite or aerial image and a brief clue.

In this episode we’ll explore some of the more fanciful parts of the story and dive deep into tornadoes, flying witches, hot air balloons and – what about those flying monkeys?

A slideshow version of the Flights of Fancy Story Time Air Show learning lab. An alternative to using the Smithsonian Learning lab website.

Flights of Fancy Pre and Post Visit Materials companion Learning Lab.