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 Family Day: Orbiting the Globe
Feb. 18
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commemorate the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus and the anniversary of the first launch of a GPS satellite by the U.S. Air Force while learning about astronomy and satellites during Family Day on Feb. 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Aerospace demonstration stations, located throughout the museum's galleries, teach fun and simple aerospace principles. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., visitors can see a scale model of the solar system (beginning in the lobby through the length of the museum); learn why satellites spin, how a GPS unit works and how an object orbits the planet; play a version of ping-pong that demonstrates the path of a falling object; and play an Air Force computer satellite simulation game.
"Storytime" begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Early Years Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children are invited to sit under the wings of airplanes to hear the story of "Sammy the Satellite." Participants also can make a paper satellite.
During this month's Aerospace Adventure from 1:30-3 p.m. in the event area next to the Korean War Gallery, participants can make their own satellite from recycled materials.
The event is free and visitors of all ages may participate in these aviation-related activities located throughout the museum galleries. No advanced reservations are necessary. Call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646, (937) 255-4652 or (937) 255-4666 for additional information.
Note: Family Days are scheduled each month, and programs are designed for children and adults of all ages. Specific age recommendations may vary by topic. Some "Aerospace Adventure" topics and activities may qualify as fulfillment for Boy Scout or Girl Scout badges.
UPCOMING FAMILY DAYS:
March 17, 2012 - Celebrate spring with kites! Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite.
April 14, 2012 - Commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, known for the huge morale boost it provided to Americans during the Second World War.
May 12, 2012 - Join us for a multitude of exciting activities as we celebrate National Space Day!
June 9, 2012 - Learn about the physics of baseball and other sports.
July 21, 2012 - Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight.
Aug. 18, 2012 - Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright's birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond.
Sept. 22, 2012 - Learn the basics of lighter than air flight.
Oct. 27, 2012 - Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Also come dressed in your favorite costume.
Nov. 17, 2012 - Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history: the International Space Station. Learn about the station and build your own model from recycling materials.
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