DOCUMENT RESUME ED 363 506 SE 053 786 TITLE Aviation & Space Curriculum Guide K-3. Revised. INSTITUTION Alabama State Dept. of Aeronautics, Montgomery.; Alabama State Dept. of Education, Montgomery. SPONS AGENCY Federal Aviation Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. Office of Public Affairs. PUB DATE 92 NOTE 319p. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Use Teaching Guides (For Teacher) (052) EARS PRICE MF01/PC13 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Air Transportation; *Aviation Education; Earth Science; Elementary School Science; Elementary School Teachers; Primary Education; Science Activities; Science History; Science Instruction ABSTRACT This guide is designed for teachers of grades K-3 who have little or no experience in the area of aviation or space. The purpose of this guide is to provide an array of aviation and space activities which may be used by teachers to enrich locally-designed programs. Units in this book include: (1) History of Aerospace; (2) Kinds and Uses of Aircraft; (3) Parts of an Airplane; (4) Why Aircrafts Fly; (5) Weather; (6) Instruments and Navigation; and (7) Airports. Each unit begins with valuable teacher information concerning purpose, major messages, background information, and vocabulary words. Activities in each unit are organized by topic. A summary at the beginning of each topic lists materials needed, grade levels, and subject areas for each activity. Teacher resource sheets and student handout sheets are located at the end of each unit. A teacher resource section is provided. This section includes the glossary, the Fantastic Flight Dictionary, a resource speakers' guide, a list of aviation and space books, and sources for free or inexpensive teaching aids. (PR) *********************************************************************** * * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** AVIATION & SPACE CURRICULUM GUIDE K-3 U.S. DEPARTMENT Of EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and iflirX0yenllint EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION I CENTER (ERIC) C{This document has been rproduced a* received from the person or ofganintion originating it. 0 Minor changes have boon mad* to improve coproduction Quality o Points of WIWI or opinions stated in this docu- ment do not necesearily reprosent official OERI position or policy "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY Hank Verbais TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." 1.0 Department of Transportation Developed by the Foderal Aviation Administration Alabama State Department of Education Montgomery, Alabama Office of Public Affairs Aviation Education Program APA-100-92 Revision 1992 2 BEST COPY ORM!: FAA AVIATION EDUCATION PROGRAM The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a rich history of dedication and commitment to aviation education. The Congress has recognized this historic leadership role by requiring a civil aviation information distribution program within each FAA region to support the agency' s aviation education program. Aviation education is an integral element of the agency' s mission and is essential to carrying out its responsibilities of promoting aviation and flight safety. The agency is dedicated to the development and implementation of aviation education programs which provide general education for all citizens and information on aviation careers for America' s young people. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 3 325-703 0 - 92 - 1 QL 3 FOREWARD The United States, world leader in air and space (aerospace) activities, is being challenged from To meet these many directions. increasingly competitive international challenges, we need a well-educated work force and a citizenry that understands the importance of aerospace activity to our society and its economy. Students today live in an aerospace environment. If our youth are to understand that environment and develop the technology associated with it, they will need more education and training than did previous generations. As educators, we cannot begin too early to promote students' growth in basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace that will be vital to living and functioning in tomorrow's society. The Alabama Department of Education, in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Aeronautics, is proud to take a significant step in this direction. The Aerospace Guide was written by a former Alabama classroom teacher who had a desire to share her aerospace education successes with other early childhood teachers. Iris Harris, 1987 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship recipient, spent a year in our department in order to make this guide possible. We belie"- that the education of our students will be greatly enriched because of the activities contained herein. a/4! "Aci, ayne Teagu State Superintendent of Education INTRODUCTION The Alabama Aerospace Curriculum Guide is designed for teachers of grades K-3 who have little or no experience in the area of aviation or space. The purpose of this guide is to provide an array of aviation and space activities which may be used by teachers to enrich locally-designed programs. The Alabama Aerospace Curriculum Guide is supplemental in nature. Teachers can infuse the exciting and highly motivating aviation and space activities into the core-curriculum: language arts, science, math, social studies and art. The practical application of these modern-day situations will give purpose to basic subject matter and make learning more meaningful. The Alabama Aerospace Curriculum Guide has three distinct sections. The guide begins with a TABLE OF CONTENTS that lists the units and topics to be taught and specifies a page number(s) on which the units and topics may be found. The second and largest section of this guide consists of seven units of classroom ACTIVITIES. Each unit begins with valuable teacher information concerning Purpose, Major Messages, Background Information, and II 5 Vocabulary Words. The vocabulary word list is used in conjunction with the Fantastic Flight Dictionary (Teacher Resource Section) throughout all seven units. Activities in each unit are organized by topic. A summary at the beginning of each topic lists materials needed, grade levels, and subject areas for each activity. Teacher Resource Sheets and Student Handout Sheets, which are referenced in the activities, are located at the end of each unit. These materials will need to be made into transparencies or duplicated for students. The third section is referred to as the TEACHER RESOURCE SECTION. This section contains valuable materials that are referenced in the activities. Included in the section are the Glossary, Fantastic Flight Dictionary, Resource Speakers' Guide, List of Aviation and Space Books, and sources for Free or Inexpensive Teaching Aids. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS From the beginning, the development of this document has been viewed as a cooperative effort between the Alabama Department of Aeronautics and the Alabama Department of Education. The Curriculum Development Section, under the leadership of Katherine Mitchell, had the responsibility for coordinating this project. Iris Harris, Aerospace Education Specialist, served as principle author and project director. Writing of activities, preparation of graphics, editing of drafts, typing of numerous revisions, and reading for technical accuracy and clarity took place over a period of ten months. The contributions of the agencies or people listed below are greatly appreciated. Reviewers Illustrations/Graphics Jacqueline Autrey Lisa Smith Early Childhood Specialist Curriculum Development Section Alabama Department of Education Alabama Department of Education Rosemary Mobley Jimmy Harris Early Childhood Specialist Student Alabama Department of Education University of Alabama Bob Lock Agency Contributions Senior Engineer Jack K. Barker Boeing Airplane Company Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region Editor Atlanta, Georgia Nell Kilpatrick Language Arts Specialist Mike Schrier Alabama Department of Education Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Headquarters Maxwell AFB, Alabama Typists Shirley Dorman Leigh Ann Kyser Lisa Smith Curriculum Development Section Alabama Department of Education iv Pkt AEROSPACE EDUCATION GRADES K-3 Table of Contents Page UNIT 1: HISTORY OF AEROSPACE 3 Topic 1: Introduction to Flight 6 Topic 2: Milestones Prior to 1903 11 Topic 3: Heroes and Heroines 1903 to Present 16 Student Handouts 25 UNIT 2: KINDS AND USES OF AIRCRAFT 42 Topic 1: Four Groups of Aircraft 45 Topic 2: Three Users of Aircraft 64 Student Handouts 72 UNIT 3: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE 91 Topic 1: Airplane Parts- 93 Student Handouts 101 UNIT 4: WHY AIRCRAFT FLY 107 Topic 1: Four Forces of Flight 110 Topic 2: Jet Propulsion 118 Topic 3: Three Basic Aircraft Movements 121 Student Handouts 128 UNIT 5: WEATHER 134 Topic 1: Weather Changes Daily 137 Topic 2: Clouds 141 Topic 3: Wind 147 Topic 4: A i r 156 Topic 5: Fronts 163 Teacher Resource Sheets 168 Student Handouts 170 1 b' Table of Contents (Continued) Page 187 INSTRUMENTS AND NAVIGATION UNIT 6: 190 Topic 1: Basic Flight Instruments 195 Topic 2: Navigation 202 Teacher Resource Sheets 206 Student Handouts 215 UNIT 7: AIRPORTS 217 Topic 1: Kinds of Airports 224 Topic 2: Planning an Airport 228 Student Handouts TEACHER RESOURCE SECTION 231 Glossary 239 Fantastic Flight Dictionary 247 Resource Speakers' Guide 248 List of Aviation and Space Books 254 Free or Inexpensive Teaching Aids 2 UNIT 1: HISTORY OF AEROSPACE PURPOSE OF UNIT 1 The purpose of Unit 1 is to introduce students to the development of flight. Specifically, students should: 1. sense that mankind has been fascinated with flight throughout history; 2. experience first hand the sensation of flight through kite-making and related activities; 3. recognize the names of persons who have made major contributions to the evolution of flight; and 4. be able to give examples of how air travel developed gradually over time. MAJOR MESSAGES IN UNIT 1 Progress or improvement often involves numerous trials and errors. Success often requires that we try and try and try again. 3 0 A