How Things Fly
From air pressure to spacecrafts, just the facts, m'am.
Grade Level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal109/gal109.html
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CONTENT: This online exhibit from the National Air and Space Museum answers such questions as: What makes an airplane fly? What makes a wing work? How does a pilot control an airplane? How does a spacecraft stay in orbit? Why does a balloon float? |
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AESTHETICS: The site has a simple interface that uses photos, graphics and diagrams to explain the concepts. |
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ORGANIZATION: The content is organized by theme and can be easily navigated by clicking on one of three buttons located at the bottom of the main page. Each of the internal pages link back to the homepage and contains embedded links to more information. |
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