Grades 5-12: Daring Women in Aviation **FREE**


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Program Flyer: Daring Women in Aviation
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Contact Information
Marci Delaney
Goddard Space Flight Center
DLNMail Code 130.3
Greenbelt, MD 20771
United States
Phone: (301) 286-7992
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
Since the earliest days of flight, women have played a major role inthe history of aviation. From Harriet Quimby and Katherine Stinsonwho's flying careers began just after the Wright brothers' first flightto Eileen Collens piloting the Space Shuttle Discovery, women have madesignificant contributions despite the many obstacles confronting them,to the history of aviation. Explore the contributions made by women,and the obstacles they faced as we discover they impact women have hadon forming the history of aviation. This videoconference is anexcellent way for students to gain an understanding of contributionsmade by women who have helped shape aviation history.
Program Format
The videoconference will provide background information on seven famous women in aviation history. After going over the presentation thestudents will participate in a question and answer game that encourages participation and promotes learning.
Objectives
During this videoconference students will be introduced to the women in aviation history and the contributions they made.Students will be able to match the contributions to the women who made them. Students will gain an understanding of the significant event in history and the rolewomen in aviation have played in them.
National Standards to which this program aligns
National Science Standards Content Standard E - Science and Technology,Grades 5-8, As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understandings about science and technology.Principals and Standards for School Mathematics: Measurement, Standard #2 Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8.
Program Length
50 minutes for 5-8,9-12 grade
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
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Cancellation Policy
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Is video taping allowed?
Yes
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
not lower than 384
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