| Content Provider | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum | |
| Contact Information | Kerry McLaughlin kmclaughlin@intrepidmuseum.org One Intrepid Square West 46th Street & 12th Avenue New York, NY 10036 United States Phone: (646) 381-5167 Fax: (646) 381-5184 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Mathematics, Problem Solving | |
| Program Description | Students will learn about the Intepid's function as a floating airport by examining the ship's design, viewing video of launches and recovery of aircraft on the flight deck and examining historic photographs. Students will further compare and contrast aircraft from the Museum's collection and discover how ordinary objects are affected by physical forces that make flight possible. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program starts with a description of Intrepid. 2. Students watch a video about aircraft carrier flight deck operations. 3. Students examine historic photographs. 4. Students compare/contrast aircraft design. 5. Students conduct experiments. | |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: - Understand the function of an aircraft carrier - Identify parts of an airplane - Compare and contrast aircraft in Intrepid's collection - Recognize aircraft design elements and changes over time - Use various materials to demonstrate how physics makes flight possible | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Science as Inquiry NS.5-8.1 Abilities to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiry Physical Science NS.5-8.2 Motions and force Transfer of Energy Science and Technology NS.5-8.5 Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technology | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | Program only available September-June. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $150.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Request a program before January 31, 2011 and receive a 10% discount! | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools are required to dial into Intrepid. We require a minimum connection speed of 384 kbps. Test connections are required at least two days of the video conference program date. |