High Flyers Alphabet Activity Book' (PDF)

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Math and Language Literacy for K-2

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Acknowledgments

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

Team Members Brontie DeFreitas-Fox,Communications Support Services Center Carol Galica, Office of Educational Programs Kelly Ison, Subsonic Systems Office Shanessa Jackson, Office of Educational Programs Susan Johnson, Subsonic Systems Office Jenay Sharp Leach,Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Education Marge Lehky, Office of Educational Programs Kelly Shankland, Logistics and Technical Information Division Linda Skrada, Subsonic Systems Office Tony Springer,Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Education Renee Yoder, Office of Educational Programs

Introduction

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducts research for aeronautics, too! This High Flyers Alphabet Activity book has been created to introduce some basic aeronautics terms for children attending kindergarten through second grade.We want them to realize that many aeronautics terms and concepts surround them every day.These activities show how an alphabet letter can be related to an aeronautics concept and basic aeronautics terms.The child is invited to look at each of the letters, trace the letter, and print the letter in the space provided.We hope they enjoy doing the activities, too. Answers to the activities can be found on the last few pages of this book.

About 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 proof

Communication

Connections

Representation

Science Process Skills

Compare

Describe

Sort

Predict

Manipulation

Classification

Grouping

Interpret data

Make models

Inferring

Observing

Science Content Standards K4

Physical science

Position and motion of objects

Properties of objects/materials

Unifying concepts/processes

Evidence, models, and explanation

Form and function

Earth science

Objects in the sky

Changes in earth and sky

Science and technology

Abilities of technological design

Understand science/technology

Scientific inquiry

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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 proof

Communication

Connections

Representation

Science Process Skills

Compare

Describe

Sort

Predict

Manipulation

Classification

Grouping

Interpret data

Make models

Inferring

Observing

Science Content Standards K4

Physical science

Position and motion of objects

Properties of objects/materials

Unifying concepts/processes

Evidence, models, and explanation

Form and function

Earth science

Objects in the sky

Changes in earth and sky

Science and technology

Abilities of technological design

Understand science/technology

Scientific inquiry

National Math and Science Standards

aircraft Draw a line to match each aircraft to its shadow.

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balloon

Connect the dots and color.

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q

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c d e

f

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clouds Count the pictures hidden in the clouds.

1

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down Follow the line and help the skydiver guide the parachute down to the target.

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engine Each aircraft has a different type of engine.The engines

move the aircraft through the air at different speeds.A

passenger jet flies through the air at 550 miles

per hour.A smaller private aircraft flies through

the air at 410 miles per hour.A fighter jet flies

through the air at 1,500 miles per hour.

The chart below shows the speed at which each aircraft flies. Use the graph below to complete the activity on the next page.

550

410

1,500

0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500

Miles per hour

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

engines

1st place

1,500 mph

2nd place

engine

550 mph

3rd place

410 mphengines

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fly Circle the pictures of the things that fly.

How many did you circle?

gliderMaterials Needed

Scissors Cellophane tape One penny

National Aeronautics

and Space Adminis

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Instructions

1. Cut out the wing and fuselage patterns that can be found on the back cover of this book.

2. Carefully cut on the wing slot line located on the fuselage.

3. Slide the wing into the slot, making sure that the wing center line is within the fuselage.

4.Tape the wing to the fuselage.

5.Tape the penny to the nose of the fuselage for balance.

6. Bend both elevons upward.

7. Gently toss the glider.

Add the helicopters in each group. helicopters

Military

COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD

Coast Guard

Traffic Reporter

+

+

COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD

=

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Emergency Rescue

+ =

+ =

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

passengers

engine

luggage

13

14

jet Circle the aircraft that is not a jet.

kite

Color which type of day would be best

for flying a kite.

sunny snowy

windy yrrainainy

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URBAN

GENERAL

HOSPITAL

landing The aircraft below are landing. Draw a line to match each aircraft to where it would land.

seaplane

helicopter

passenger plane

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mechanic Connect the dots to see what type of tools a mechanic uses.

11. 10.

12. 9.

13. 8. 20. 21.

22.19. 14. 7. 23.

15. 6. 24. 16. 5.

18. 17. 4.17.16. 25.15. 26.

14.

13. 12.

11. 1.2.10. 18. 3.9.8. 3. 19. 2.

4.7.

5.6. 1.20. 17

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

1 1

1

1

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1 1

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2

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2

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The NASA Insignia (more commonly referred to as the meatball) reflects the history and tradition of the Agency and is used in all of the Agencys day-to-day communications materials. Designed in 1959 by former NASA employee James Modarelli of NASA Glenn Research Center, the NASA Insignia contains the following elements: the sphere represents a planet, the stars represent space, the vector represents aeronautics, and the orbit represents space travel.

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oxygen mask

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

How many pilots have their oxygen masks on?

How many pilots have their oxygen masks off?

on off on off on off

on off on off on off

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pilot

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

KTS FT

KTS FT

13:15

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quick Your family is going on a trip far away. Under each picture is the time it will take each vehicle to get there. Circle the vehicle that will get you there the quickest.

2 weeks

2 hours

1 day

3 days

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runway Help the airplane find the runway through the maze.

Start here

22

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sky Draw and color at least three things that can fly in the sky.

Write the number under takeoff the matching picture.

1. Loading 2. Takeoff 3. Flying 4. Landing

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up Circle the object in each group that does not go up in the air.

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

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wing Trace the different wing shapes.

Concorde

Boeing 747

Paper airplane

Wright brothers

F18 (Blue Angels)

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X-plane

X1

X15

NASA uses test aircraft and space vehicles called X-planes. X-plane means experimental (X)-plane. Be an engineer and design your own X-plane in the space below. Give it an X-number and write it under your plane.

X48

X28

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zoom Count the number of airplanes in each group as they zoom by.

How many airplanes did you count?

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Aero Adventure Activity Book Practice Page

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Airplane Parts Definitions

Wing generates lift

Engine

Cockpit command and control

Fuselage (body) holds parts together

(carries passengers,

cargo, and fuel) Aileron

Elevator changes pitch

(up and down)

Rudder changes yaw (side to side)

generates thrust changes roll

(rotates body)

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GLOSSARY

Aeronautics The science of making and flying aircraft.

Aileron A hinged flap on the back edge of the wing of an airplane; the flap is moved up or down to keep the airplane steady or make a turn in the air (refer to picture on page 40).

Aircraft 1.An item that you can fly or float through the air. 2.Any machine for flying.

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

Balloon A large bag or rubber sack that is filled with air or other gases causing it to rise and float in the air.

Clouds White or gray objects that float in the air and contain tiny water drops.

Cockpit A place where the pilot or crew sits to control the aircraft (refer to picture on page 40).

Elevator A part of the tail of an airplane that can be moved to make the airplane go up or down (refer to picture on page 40).

Elevon A control surface on an airplane that combines the functions of an elevator and an aileron.

Engine A machine, such as an aircraft engine, that uses energy of some kind to create motion and do work (refer to picture on page 40).

Engineer A person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines, machines, or other devices of industry and everyday life.

Experimental Having to do with a test or series of tests to find out if something is correct.

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

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

Helicopter A kind of aircraft that has a large propeller fixed on top and no wings; it can be flown backward, forward, straight up, and down.

Instrument A mechanical or electronic measuring device that gives pilots information they need to fly their airplanes safely.

Jet An airplane that moves very quickly and is jet propelled.

Kite A tethered glider that is lifted by the wind.

Landing The act of coming down after flying.

Loading Putting something to be carried into or upon an aircraft.

Luggage The suitcases, trunks, baggage, and belongings of a passenger.

Mechanic 1.A worker skilled in making, using, or repairing machines, vehicles, and tools. 2.A person who repairs and maintains aircraft.

Oxygen mask A mask placed over the mouth and nose and through which oxygen is supplied from an attached storage tank.

Parachute A large cloth device that opens up like an umbrella and is used for slowing down a person or thing dropping from an airplane.

Passenger A person traveling in an airplane but not helping to operate it.

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Pilot A person who operates an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft.

Propeller A set of blades driven by an engine that pull or push an airplane through the air.

Runway A surface on the ground specifically used for aircraft takeoffs and landings.

Rudder A hinged, vertical flap at the rear of an aircraft; used for steering (refer to picture on page 40).

Seaplane Any airplane designed to land on or take off from water.

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

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

View A way of seeing or looking at something.

Wing The part of an airplane that produces lift (refer to picture on page 40).

X-plane A special vehicle designed for experimental flight tests.

Source definitions:

Websters Student Dictionary, SMITHMARK Publishers, New York, NY, 1999. http://www.dictionary.com

Flight,The Nature Company Discoveries Library,Time-Life Books, 1995.

Little Explorers Picture Dictionary from EnchantedLearning.com http://www.littleexplorers.com/Dictionary.html

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4 + 2 = 6 Coast Guard

Assemble Glider 2 + 4 = 6

Traffic Reporter

3 + 3 = 6 Emergency Rescue

5 + 1 = 6

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12. 9. How many pilots have their oxygen masks off? 3

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