Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis is displayed over the City of Paris made from Legos.
teamwork It takes teamwork to fly...err peddle JETS! There is more to aviation than just airplanes and helicopters. Not only is it steeped in science, mathematics and history…but it’s also a FUN hobby! This past weekend was the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual Family Flightfest. Family Flightfest is an event geared to the whole family. For many this was their first experience to get close enough to touch an airplane. Activities included puzzles, flight simulators, coloring, face painting and the assembling and flying of balsa gliders. Demonstrations of indoor RC helicopters, aircraft and airships as well as free flight, rubber band powered models took center stage and captured the attention of all in attendance. Two youngsters are locked into AIRPLANE mode! Aviation history was not only exhibited by the museum’s aircraft displays, but was also showcased by scale modelers who exhibited their treasured collections of plastic and paper scale models. eggdrop Design and construction put to the test...ready DROP! Creativity and engineering skills of both kids and adults were put to the test by designing and constructing an aerial delivery system for an egg drop competition. The task was to utilize plastic shopping bags (as parachutes) and a few other basic resources to protect the egg from damage during a drop from the second level of the museum. It was a cracking experience for most, but there were a few who survived and won prizes. Family events such as these inspire and cultivate the quest for knowledge. Attend one near you soon; it can open several educational opportunities for you and your children. So, that is it for today's article. Thank you so much for reading! I hope you liked it. If you did, and even if you did not, please share your opinion the the comments section below. I am very interested in what you have to say, it helps me to make my blog a bit better every day. Thank you again and have a nice day! xoxo
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Fun with a Stomp Rocket
If you’re into educational hobbies and practice the essay writing and fine art of promoting your kids’ educational awareness, then I’m sure at some point your kids have wondered how to make a rocket. Most moms would say, “Dad will be home soon, he’ll help you,” but not you. You’re not “most moms” and you’re going to figure this puppy out! I’ve been there. I can help. First of all, you’ll be glad to know, you don’t have to make a rocket from scratch. You can find rockets and rocket kits for every age group and skill level at your local hobby shop or online hobby retailer. I recommend you start easy and small with your very young ones. Stomp rockets can entertain your five-year old safely with rockets that only go 100 feet in the air and are made of foam. The concept is, you step on the air-filled paddle that is attached to a small hose and it pushes air with pressure to launch the foam rocket into the sky. You’re looking at around $5.00 – $10.00, maybe a little more, but not much. But if your little darling wants one NOW, here’s an idea: How to make a rocket Don’t get intimidated learning how to make a rocket; NASA has this all figured out. I would try this with my elementary-age child. You’ll know your child’s attention span well enough to know if he or she is ready. I will say this. Don’t wait for a “better time.” Two of my children have graduated; Two more graduate this year and my youngest is starting high school. I can tell you there is no better time to interest them in science than right now. If you don’t endorse educational hobbies as a parent early on, you will not get the chance later because they simply won’t care. And this isn’t just for the boys! If you have a daughter, she absolutely needs to get a thrill from science. Science teaches children how to think for themselves and problem solve. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 liter plastic soda bottle 2 drinking straws, one larger than the other small amount of modeling clay two strips of paper: 5 x 1 inch and 3 x 1 inch tape Take the lid and label off the soda bottle. Stop up the top with some of the clay. Stick the small straw through it so you can see it inside. Take the strips of paper and form them into two cones around each end of the larger straw. The small cone becomes the rocket tip and the larger becomes its tail section. Stop up the rocket tip with a small ball of modeling clay. Now, slip the “rocket” onto the smaller straw inside the soda bottle. Stand up the soda bottle, and squeeze! Voila! Just some simple air rocketry, folks. Nobody gets hurt. |
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