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Presentations
Get It Wright -- Podcasts
A series of short videos have been produced by the NASA Glenn
Digital Learning Network
featuring "Orville and Wibur Wright". The brothers discuss many of the scientific topics that lead to the invention of the
modern airplane. You can view the videos on-line, or download them to your computer or Podcast player for repeated viewing.
NASA Explorer Schools
Participants of NASA Explorer Schools Project 2003 have prepared presentations comparing the exploration process
of the Wright brothers with NASA's exploration of Mars.
Wright Brothers Archives
Here are some presentations used by Tom Benson and Roger Storm from NASA Glenn Research Center in their
portrayals of Wilbur and Orville Wright.
- Wright Brothers at Huffman Prairie A Power Point presentation
prepared for the general public in October 05 describing the activities of the Wright brothers
at Huffman Prairie from 1904 to 1905.
- Wright Brothers' Invention Talk A Power Point presentation
prepared for the general public in Winter 02 describing the invention process of the Wright brothers
from 1899 to 1905.
- Wright Brothers' Talk A shorter version of the
Power Point presentation
describing the invention process of the Wright brothers
from 1899 to 1905. Contains only photgraphs taken by the brothers.
- Out of Control Talk A Power Point presentation
prepared for students on 7 Apr 03 describing flight control and how flight control has evolved
from the Wright brothers until today.
- Wright 1903 Engine Talk A Power Point presentation
prepared for students on 10 Apr 03 describing the operation of the Wright brothers' 1903
gasoline-powered, internal combustion engine.
- Three Power Point Presentations given at Wright State University, October 5, 2011,
as part of Wright Brothers Day. Part 1. Background and
Failures, Part 2. Success, and
Part 3. Airplane Business.
- Wright Brothers Invention Talk A Power Point presentation
prepared for the general public in Spring 2012 describing the invention of the
airplane, the European Tour, and the Fort Myers Trials.
Videos/Webcasts
| Program |
Description |
URL |
Grade |
| Control Surfaces |
The Wrights'
early innovations helped lead to the development of
the modern control systems of today using rudders, ailerons,
and elevators. This webcast will examine the principles
of aerodynamics, and how they can be harnessed to control
an airplane in flight. The Wright Brothers' solutions
to flight control will be compared and contrasted with
modern day control surfaces. This one-hour, fully-interactive
webcast will pair NASA aeronautical engineers with students
from across the country. It will feature Wilbur Wright's
explanations of flight control, and video demonstrations
with remote control aircraft and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
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http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/ControlSurfaces
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6-8 |
| Destination Tomorrow |
Destination
Tomorrow is a news magazine format television program
aimed at adult lifelong learners. This program reports
on NASA aeronautical research projects that impact our
daily lives, provides historical background on NASA's
contributions to the century of flight, and promotes
science literacy by illustrating scientific principles
related to aerospace technology. |
http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/destination |
K-16 |
| Flight Testing Newton's Laws |
This
workbook, video and CD-ROM use NASA video clips and
other illustrations to explain the principles behind
Newton's laws of motion. |
http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/trc/ntps |
9-12 |
| NASA Connect |
NASA
Connect is an award winning series of instructional
television programs that are proven to capture the imagination
of elementary and middle school students. This program
establishes connections between NASA research and math,
science, aeronautics, and technology content taught
in the classroom. |
http://connect.larc.nasa.gov |
5-8 |
| NASA Quest's Women of NASA |
The
Women of NASA is intended for young women to pursue
careers in math and science. The materials provide profiles
of successful women, and the opportunity to participate
in interactive events. |
http://quest.nasa.gov/women/intro.html |
K-16 |
| The NASA Science Files |
The
Science Files are an educational television program
designed to enhance and enrich the teaching of math
and science in '3-5. This program deals with numerous
topics related to aviation, aerospace, science, technology,
and math. |
http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html |
3-5 |
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