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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Aeronautics Research Mission DirectorateWashington, DC 20546-0001 http://www.aeronautics.nasa .gov/education.htm http://www.aeronautics.nasa .gov/

www.nasa.gov

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Introduction

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts research for aeronau-

tics, too! This High Flyers Alphabet Activity book has been created to introduce some basic aeronauticsterms for children attending kindergarten through second grade. We want them to realize that manyaeronautics terms and concepts surround them every day. These activities show how an alphabetletter can be related to an aeronautics concept and basic aeronautics terms. The child is invited tolook at each of the letters, trace the letter, and print the letter in the space provided. We hope theyenjoy doing the activities, too. Answers to the activities can be found on the last few pages ofthis book.

About NASA

NASA is world-renowned for its research contributions to aircraft engines. We are world classin providing advanced technologies to U.S. industry, making engines more reliable and efcient. Wepartner with industry to create more economical air travel for the public, using engines that polluteless and are quiet to operate. We also pursue breakthrough technologies that will allow us, one day,to travel above the speed of sound using supersonic and hypersonic air vehicles.

Please visit our Web sites to learn more about NASA aeropropulsion, aeronauticsresearch, and outreach activities.

NASA

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National Math and Science Standards

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Mathematic Standards

Number and operations

Algebra

Geometry

Data analysis and probability

Problem solving

Reasoning and proofCommunication

Connections

Representation

Science Process Skills

Compare

Describe

Sort

Predict

Manipulation

Classication


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National Math and Science Standards

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Mathematic Standards

Number and operations

Algebra

Geometry

Data analysis and probability

Problem solving

Reasoning and proofCommunication

Connections

Representation

Science Process Skills

Compare

Describe

Sort

Predict

Manipulation

Classication


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aircraft

Draw a line to match each aircraft to its shadow.


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balloon

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q

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v

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clouds Count the pictures hiddenin the clouds.

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down

Follow the line and help theskydiver guide the parachutedown

to the target.


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engineEach aircraft has a different type of engine. The enginesmove the aircraft through the air at different speeds. Apassenger jet ies through the air at 550 milesper hour. A smaller private aircraft ies throughthe air at 410 miles per hour. A ghter jet iesthrough the air at 1,500 miles per hour.

The chart below shows the speed at which each aircraft

ies. Use the graph below to complete the activity on thenext page.


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There was an airplane race. Draw a line from thetrophy to the aircraft in the order it nished.


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yCircle the picturesof the things that y.


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gliderMaterials Needed

ScissorsCellophane tapeOne penny

Na t iona l Ae r ona ut ic s

a nd Sp a ce Ad m inist

r a t ion


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helicopthelicopters Add the ersin each group.

COASTGUARD

COAST

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Military

Coast Guard

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in Draw a line to where the passengers,luggage, and engine go in to the airplane.


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jetCircle the aircraftthat is not a jet .


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kite

sunny snowy

Color which type of

day would be bestfor ying a kite .


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landingThe aircraft below are landing . Draw a line to match eachaircraft to where it would land.

seaplane


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NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) logoColor parts of the NASA logo numbered 1 blue and 2 red.

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oxygen mask

Does the pilot have his oxygen mask on or off? Under eachpicture, circle the word on or off .

How many pilots have their oxygen masks on?

How many pilots have their oxygen masks off?


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pilot

A pilot uses instruments in the cockpit to y. Color thecircles green, the squares red, the triangles yellow, andthe rectangles blue.

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quick Your family is going on a trip far away.Under each picture is the time it willtake each vehicle to get there. Circlethe vehicle that will get you there thequick est.

2 weeks


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runwayHelp the airplane nd therunway through the maze.


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takeoffWrite the number underthe matching picture.

1. Loading2. Takeoff3. Flying4. Landing


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up Circle the object in each groupthat does not go up in the air.


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view To complete the entire view ofthe airplane, draw the other half.


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wing Trace the different wing shapes.

Wright brothers

F18(Blue Angels)


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X-plane

X1Hypersonic

vehicle

X30

NASA uses test aircraft and space vehicles called X-planesX-plane means experimental (X)-plane. Be an engineerand design your own X-plane in the space below. Give it an

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Count the number ofzoom airplanes in each group

as they zoom by.


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Airplane Parts Denitions

Winggenerates lift

Cockpitcommand and control Rudder

changes yaw (side to side)


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GLOSSARY

Aeronautics

The science of making and ying aircraft.AileronA hinged ap on the back edge of the wing of an airplane; the ap is moved up or downto keep the airplane steady or make a turn in the air (refer to picture on page 40).

Aircraft 1. An item that you can y or oat through the air.

2. Any machine for ying.

Airplane An aircraft that is kept up by the force of air upon its wings and driven forward by a jetengine or propeller.

BalloonA large bag or rubber sack that is lled with air or other gases causing it to rise and oatin the air.

CloudsWhite or gray objects that oat in the air and contain tiny water drops.


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Fuselage

The main structural body of an aircraft to which the wings and tail are attached (refer topicture on page 40).

GliderAn aircraft that has no engine and is carried along by air currents.

HelicopterA kind of aircraft that has a large propeller xed on top and no wings; it can be ownbackward, forward, straight up, and down.

InstrumentA mechanical or electronic measuring device that gives pilots information they need toy their airplanes safely.

Jet

An airplane that moves very quickly and is jet propelled.KiteA tethered glider that is lifted by the wind.

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Pilot

A person who operates an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft.PropellerA set of blades driven by an engine that pull or push an airplane through the air.

RunwayA surface on the ground specically used for aircraft takeoffs and landings.

RudderA hinged, vertical ap at the rear of an aircraft; used for steering (refer to picture on page40).

SeaplaneAny airplane designed to land on or take off from water.

Takeoff The act of rising from the ground, especially in an aircraft.

VehicleAn object that moves people, such as an automobile, bicycle, or aircraft.

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Acknowledgments

Thanks to the High Flyers Alphabet Activity Book team for their invaluablesuggestions and fortitude to see this book come to fruition. Thanks also to theteachers who provided our team with ideas and feedback and, most important, theNASA Headquarters Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate for funding thisoutreach activity.

Team MembersBrontie DeFreitas-Fox,Communications Support Services CenterCarol Galica, Ofce of Educational ProgramsKelly Ison, Subsonic Systems OfceShanessa Jackson, Ofce of Educational ProgramsSusan Johnson, Subsonic Systems OfceJenay Sharp Le ach, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate EducationMarge Lehky, Ofce of Educational ProgramsKelly Shankland, Logistics and Technical Information DivisionLinda Skrada, Subsonic Systems OfceTony Springer, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate EducationRenee Yoder, Ofce of Educational Programs

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