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Programs for Educators
The museum offers many exciting programs with educators in mind. Please see the following pages for details.
The Apollo Space Program, one of the great scientific achievements of the 20th century, was created to put humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth. Since then, we have continued to explore space, our solar system and the Universe beyond.
The Aviation Learning Center brings to life the energy and excitement of aviation through a hands-on learning environment.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut or work in Mission Control? Find out in the Challenger Learning Center!
Robotics
This program examines the expanding role of robotics in the exploration of space. Students will engage in activities before and after the videoconference, initially constructing simple machines, and then progressing to more complex devices.
This program examines the expanding role of robotics in the exploration of space. Students will engage in activities before and after the videoconference, initially constructing simple machines, and then progressing to more complex devices.
From the earliest dreams of flight to modern-day space travel, participants view these milestones while being guided through The Great Gallery and the Red Barn exhibits. While tracing the development of flight, Museum Docents highlight pivotal innovations in aircraft engineering and design.
Hear unforgettable stories of the men and women who designed, built, and flew the planes used in World War I and World War II.
Pitch, yaw, and roll through fun, active, and hands-on activities. Three different hands-on aviation learning programs geared for children from pre-K to 6th grade.
From the oldest aircraft to modern jets, students explore aviation history, science, and technology in The Museum of Flight's Great Gallery. Specially designed booklets guide students to discover, question, and extend their thinking about the development of aviation.
A program for the youngest aviators, the Great Gallery Aircraft Hunt uses colorful image cards to search for specific aircraft in the Museum.
How does a pilot steer an airplane? What parts of a plane control motion? Participants find the answers to these and other flight questions in a 50-minute large-group assembly, then take test flights in our full-motion flight simulator.
Watch Shuttle missions, International Space Station activities and other notable aerospace events unfold live in our theaters and Space Gallery. Check the calendar for upcoming events.
During this two-hour session, participants will use the Museum's robotics kits to explore the basic engineering skills required to build a successful extra-terrestrial rover. Students will also learn some of the history of robotics and discuss the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth, and in the home.
The Museum of Flight currently offers two fun and educational sleepover programs. Each includes a two-hour interactive learning experience, hands-on science activity, and a personalized, after hours tour of our Great Gallery or Personal Courage Wing.
Explore the most interesting, strange, and amazing aircraft in The Museum of Flight's Great Gallery. Following a 15 minute introduction by Museum staff, each student receives an illustrated booklet to use as they discover and analyze aircraft a wide range of aircraft designs.
The Museum offers a wide range of teacher professional development workshops. Washington State Clock Hours are available.
Celebrate the history of flight with this fun and educational program. This assembly-style program is designed to help participants discover the science and history of flight through the use of fun flying toys and models. The show begins with the invention of the kite more than 2,000 years ago and continues through the age of space vehicles.
The Portable Universe programs are a great introduction to astronomy for learners of all ages, and consist of a series of modules that work individually or combined with other components to provide a range of astronomy-themed lessons that suit your needs.
Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an educational program for high school juniors from across Washington State. The WAS program emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, and encourages students to consider careers in these fields.
"Yes, It Is Rocket Science!" is a program that introduces participants to the history of rockets and Newton's laws of motion. They apply their understanding while engaging in the design and testing of their own rockets.