Middle & High School Resources

Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Aim High Challenge Offers Education Outreach Programs to Teach and Recognize American Achievements during World War II.

Explore the changes that have occurred in passenger air travel since the dawn of commercial aviation, in this interactive graphic timeline produced by WGBH and The Documentary Group.

Meet some aerospace engineers whose work gets us off the ground to travel the world—and beyond.

Follow the evolution of air traffic control, which coordinates the movement of aircraft in our airports and skies.

Explore the social and economic factors as well as the engineering innovations that have driven—and continue to drive—both higher and faster commercial flight.

Online courses, taught by experts and institutions worldwide.

Lifelong learning and professional development for educators go hand-in-hand with Canvas Network's open, online courses, taught by experts and institutions worldwide.

The history of flight has its origins in ancient Greek mythology and can be found in epic poetry written in Sanskrit dating more than 2000 years ago from the Indian subcontinent.

Aviation Education designed to stimulate the young people of America through the use of real world, modern-day applications of aviation technology and science.

What is aerodynamics? The word comes from two Greek words: aerios, concerning the air, and dynamis, which means force.

Researched How things Fly and Test Theories.

What is propulsion? The word is derived from two Latin words: pro meaning before or forwards and pellere meaning to drive.

The Beginner's Guide to Rockets will help you learn the basic math and physics that govern the design and flight of rockets.

An excellent way for students to gain an understanding and a feel for many of the concepts that they learn in math and physics is to build and fly a kite.

What is a wind tunnel? How do aerospace engineers use wind tunnels?

High speed aerodynamics is a special branch of the study of aeronautics.

Hypersonic aerodynamics is a special branch of the study of aeronautics. The chief characteristic of hypersonic aerodyna.

The Terrifying Physics of WWII Dive Bombing.