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    • World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, began in 1914 and lasted until 1918.
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    Rebuilt to Last March 22, 2023 AirSpace Season 7, Ep. 4: Pigeons Are Pilots Too January 26, 2023 The Military Gets Its Wings September 09, 2022 Five Facts about the Record-Breaking Stinson Sisters November 16, 2021 Ruth Law: Record Setting Early Aviator November 02, 2021
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    Learn more World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Learn more Early Flight National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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    STEM in 30: World War I: Legacy, Letters, and Belgian War Lace With the Embassy of Belgium, we dive deep into how the war affected the lives of children and how lace makers helped feed a nation. We also look at present works of art by artist soldiers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJSuYNx48hY Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 World War I

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         Air and Space Live Chat: Get Your World War One Questions Answered by Expert Peter Jakab, Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Join National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Chief Curator Peter Jakab as he answers questions about World War I. https://www.facebook.com/STEMin30/videos/197760121126475/ Aircraft, World War I

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         STEM in 30: World War I: Legacy; Letters; and Belgian War Lace With the Embassy of Belgium; we dive deep into how the war affected the lives of children and how lace makers helped feed a nation. We also look at present works of art by artist soldiers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJSuYNx48hY Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 World War I

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         Air and Space Live Chat: Get Your World War One Questions Answered by Expert Peter Jakab; Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Join National Air and Space Museum; Smithsonian Institution Chief Curator Peter Jakab as he answers questions about World War I. https://www.facebook.com/STEMin30/videos/197760121126475/ Aircraft, World War I

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         STEM in 30: World War One: How the Great War Still Influences Today Learn about the WWI time period and aircraft during this episode of STEM in 30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJgkbffGQd8 Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Society and Culture, World War I

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         Smithsonian Science Starter: Fun with Flags: Civil War Battle Communication Flags do more than just represent your country. They are used for communication too! Learn how they were used at the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. https://youtu.be/zYrkWjjkzmk Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 World War I, World War II, War and Conflict

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    Learn more Milestones of Flight: The Epic of Aviation with the National Air and Space Museum Learn more Albatros D.Va: German Fighter of World War I
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