5 things you'll learn at this weekend's Family Day
/ Published April 08, 2015
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1) Learn how a kite flies, along with other hands-on activities, during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
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2) Make you own kite during this month’s Aerospace Adventure from 1:30-3 p.m. Paper kites are free, but there is a $2.50 charge for plastic sled kites. Then, fly your kite outside (weather permitting). (U.S. Air Force photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
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3) Learn how air flows over airfoil shapes like kites at one of the many demonstration stations throughout the museum. (Graphic courtesy of NASA) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
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4) Or you could just “hang around” the museum for the day – at least at the parachute demonstration! (U.S. Air Force photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
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5) Preschool and primary-grade children can hear stories about kites and do a craft project during “storytime” at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
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If you don’t get enough “Kite Tales” during Family Day, additional resources are available on the For Schools & Educators page (www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/educators/index.asp). Check out lesson plans and conference presentations for more ideas!