Aviation
Have you ever looked up at a plane in the sky and wondered, "how does it
stay up there?" From the Wright Brothers' first plane to Air Force One,
aviation has advanced by leaps and bounds. If you want to learn more, check
out these sites:
- The University of California at Davis
Presents the history, mythology and basic principles of aviation. Read
about people who tied wings to themselves hoping to fly! Learn how
propulsion moves jet airplanes up into the air and much more.
- Aeronautic Nation
Contains information on the history, inventors, pilots, news, disasters and
milestones of aviation. This in a ThinkQuest site that was designed by
students for students.
- The ALLSTAR Network
Browse aviation resources by your age level.
- The Aviation Resource Center
Covers aerodynamics, aircraft parts, aircraft profiles (what is a 747?), and
more.
- How Stuff Works: Airplanes
Gets right down to the nitty-gritty and tells you "how airplanes work!"
Learn about the parts of an airplane, how the landing gear comes down at the
right time and more.
- MuseumSpot.com: Aviation
Link directly to the National Air and Space Museum, the Virtual Aircraft
Museum, the San Diego Aerospace Museum and more.
|
|
|