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Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum


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KITES, WINGS AND FLYING THINGS

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

A project Created in Collaboration with The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Central Theme/Main Concept
The Wright Brothers studied kites and bicycles to learn about flight.  This program introduces students to the 1903 Wright Flyer and the secrets of controlled flight.

Grades:  3 - 5 (Target Grade: 4)This program meets 4th grade science and ELA standards