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USAF Tech Hangar - 0 views

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"The U.S. Air Force is home to the world's most amazing collection of aviation technology. With the Tech Hangar app, now anyone can go inside and explore this fascinating world. View photos and video, get all the stats and discover the stories behind all the aircraft in the Air Force's amazing arsenal." ..information - facts, specs, images, required web access to play videos

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The U.S. Air Force is home to the world's most amazing collection of aviation technology. With the Tech Hangar app, now anyone can go inside and explore this fascinating world. View photos and video, get all the stats and discover the stories behind all the aircraft in the Air Force's amazing arsenal." ..information - facts, specs, images, required web access to play videos</div>

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Sun n' Fun » wingsnthings - 0 views

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"Wings 'n Things is hosted annually by the Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN beginning the first Friday in November ( Nov 2, 3, 4 for 2012). It is a 3 day camping weekend showcasing the dynamic world of aviation especially for youth ages 5 to 18. Aviation enthusiasts gather to share their knowledge and interests with youth groups and families throughout Florida and the southeast. Activities support Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Royal Rangers badge requirements and peak the interest of kids who just like airplanes."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Wings 'n Things is hosted annually by the Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN beginning the first Friday in November ( Nov 2, 3, 4 for 2012). It is a 3 day camping weekend showcasing the dynamic world of aviation especially for youth ages 5 to 18. Aviation enthusiasts gather to share their knowledge and interests with youth groups and families throughout Florida and the southeast. Activities support Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Royal Rangers badge requirements and peak the interest of kids who just like airplanes."</div>

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First aerial circumnavigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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"The first aerial circumnavigation of the world was conducted in 1924 by a team of aviators of the United States Army Air Service, the precursor of the United States Air Force. The trip took 175 days, covering over 44,000 kilometres (27,340 mi)."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The first aerial circumnavigation of the world was conducted in 1924 by a team of aviators of the United States Army Air Service, the precursor of the United States Air Force. The trip took 175 days, covering over 44,000 kilometres (27,340 mi)."</div>

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Apps in Education: Geography and Science - Cross over apps - 1 views

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valerie taylor on 30 Sep 12

"Geography and Science - Cross over apps There are a number of apps that are being released that give us direct and instant access to real time data to events and happenings around the world. These apps allow the students in the classroom to have the same data and information that authorities, scientists and researcher have. This is important form the students point of view as it makes the learning more real."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Geography and Science - Cross over apps There are a number of apps that are being released that give us direct and instant access to real time data to events and happenings around the world. These apps allow the students in the classroom to have the same data and information that authorities, scientists and researcher have. This is important form the students point of view as it makes the learning more real."</div>

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How to Get Your School Ready for STEM This Year | MindShift - 0 views

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"ramp up for great STEM learning by following some advice gathered from educators who've been teaching STEM classes successfully for several years. First things first: Prepare yourself for noisy, exuberant classrooms where multiple right answers abound and failure is regarded as a positive step toward discovery and a successful solution. Get ready for kids to work closely together, using hands-on methods to solve real-world problems."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"ramp up for great STEM learning by following some advice gathered from educators who've been teaching STEM classes successfully for several years. First things first: Prepare yourself for noisy, exuberant classrooms where multiple right answers abound and failure is regarded as a positive step toward discovery and a successful solution. Get ready for kids to work closely together, using hands-on methods to solve real-world problems."</div>

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Silicon Valley Keenly Awaits Latest Lego Robot Kit | TIME.com - 0 views

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"Many Bay Area engineers also grew up competing in the First Lego League, which also launched in 1998 with 200 teams. Since then the league has expanded - last year more than 280,000 children around the world, ages 6-18, participated."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Many Bay Area engineers also grew up competing in the First Lego League, which also launched in 1998 with 200 teams. Since then the league has expanded - last year more than 280,000 children around the world, ages 6-18, participated."</div>

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Engineering immersion program in Columbus schools expands after success of pilot program - 0 views

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k-12 engineering STEM teaching

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valerie taylor on 27 Aug 13

"program combines geometry with an Introduction to Engineering and Design in a freshman-year class that all New Tech ninth-graders must take. - combination gives students a way to apply their geometry knowledge to a real-world field so they can better understand its importance in a possible, eventual career. - second year, which combines Algebra 2 with Principles of Engineering,"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"program combines geometry with an Introduction to Engineering and Design in a freshman-year class that all New Tech ninth-graders must take. - combination gives students a way to apply their geometry knowledge to a real-world field so they can better understand its importance in a possible, eventual career. - second year, which combines Algebra 2 with Principles of Engineering,"</div>

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Smartphones in the Classroom? Sure, With These Top Apps for Each Subject | Fluency21 - ... - 0 views

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k-8 apps mobile resources

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"A report by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project indicated that 73 percent of teachers use cell phones for classroom activities. Educational apps open a world of possibilities for teachers and students. The growing pool of grade- and subject-specific apps can keep students engaged and make teachers' lives easier."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A report by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project indicated that 73 percent of teachers use cell phones for classroom activities. Educational apps open a world of possibilities for teachers and students. The growing pool of grade- and subject-specific apps can keep students engaged and make teachers' lives easier."</div>

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Self Directed Learning: 15 Ways of the Successful Self-Directed Learner - 0 views

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"The "why" of self-directed learning is survival-your own survival as an individual, and also the survival of the human race. Clearly, we are not talking here about something that would be nice or desirable….We are talking about a basic human competence-the ability to learn on one's own-that has suddenly become a prerequisite for living in this new world. - Malcom Knowles, 1975"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The "why" of self-directed learning is survival-your own survival as an individual, and also the survival of the human race. Clearly, we are not talking here about something that would be nice or desirable….We are talking about a basic human competence-the ability to learn on one's own-that has suddenly become a prerequisite for living in this new world. - Malcom Knowles, 1975"</div>

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Coming Soon...Your daily dose of Blasting reviews, Viral Videos, opinions, headlines about all the latest developments across the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coming Soon...Your daily dose of Blasting reviews, Viral Videos, opinions, headlines about all the latest developments across the world.</div>

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Project Based Learning in Mathematics: Learning Activities in Math Designed to Extend C... - 1 views

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Look Up! math projects activity

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"Six math projects that integrate real-world math problems are presented as a teaching strategy for helping students develop a greater understanding of math. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Six math projects that integrate real-world math problems are presented as a teaching strategy for helping students develop a greater understanding of math. "</div>

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - History - 0 views

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how today's aerospace world evolved - from the earliest dreams of flying … to the 12-second airplane flight that gave humanity its wings … to a planet driven by aerospace and now venturing ever deeper into space.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">how today's aerospace world evolved - from the earliest dreams of flying … to the 12-second airplane flight that gave humanity its wings … to a planet driven by aerospace and now venturing ever deeper into space.</div>

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Embry-Riddle Supports EAA Student Membership - 0 views

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EAA Young Eagles stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. next element of a "Flight Plan" assisting interested EAA Young Eagles in earning a pilot certificate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EAA Young Eagles stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. next element of a "Flight Plan" assisting interested EAA Young Eagles in earning a pilot certificate.</div>

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The Ninety-Nines at Embry-Riddle - 0 views

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buildaplane women 99s schools

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PROMOTE world fellowship through flight, PROVIDE networking opportunities for woman and aviation education in the community, and PRESERVE the unique history of women in aviation. Female pilots at ERAU welcome to join us!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PROMOTE world fellowship through flight, PROVIDE networking opportunities for woman and aviation education in the community, and PRESERVE the unique history of women in aviation. Female pilots at ERAU welcome to join us!</div>

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Women in Aviation, International - 1997 Pioneer Hall of Fame - 0 views

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Amelia Earhart - first women to fly across the Atlantic and the Pacific, participated in the first Women's Air Derby, founder of the Ninety-Nines. During an attempted around-the-world flight at the Equator, vanished near Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean in 1937

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amelia Earhart - first women to fly across the Atlantic and the Pacific, participated in the first Women's Air Derby, founder of the Ninety-Nines. During an attempted around-the-world flight at the Equator, vanished near Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean in 1937</div>

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How to Build Model Airplanes From Aluminum Cans | eHow.com - 0 views

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used aluminum soda and beer cans - to build model airplanes. Seen in novelty stores and sold by Internet retailers around the world, these planes can add a funny and unique decoration to your home.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">used aluminum soda and beer cans - to build model airplanes. Seen in novelty stores and sold by Internet retailers around the world, these planes can add a funny and unique decoration to your home.</div>

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Khan Academy - 0 views

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world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Despite being the work of one man, Salman Khan, this 1600+ video library is the most-used educational video resource as measured by YouTube video views per day and unique users per month. user-paced exercises--developed as an open source project to become the free classroom

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Despite being the work of one man, Salman Khan, this 1600+ video library is the most-used educational video resource as measured by YouTube video views per day and unique users per month. user-paced exercises--developed as an open source project to become the free classroom</div>

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Flabob Airport - Aviation History Sites - 0 views

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buildaplane history resources

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links to Aircraft Engine Historical Society - Aerofiles - Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields - World War One Aeroplanes, Inc. - American Aviation Historical Society - The Aerodrome - National Air Tour - Davis-Monthan Airfield Register - Dick Russell's Meyers OTW site

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">links to Aircraft Engine Historical Society - Aerofiles - Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields - World War One Aeroplanes, Inc. - American Aviation Historical Society - The Aerodrome - National Air Tour - Davis-Monthan Airfield Register - Dick Russell's Meyers OTW site </div>

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The Collings Foundation - Preserving Living Aviation History for Future Generations - 0 views

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The Collings Foundation has recovered and restored many of the true landmark aircraft that built world aviation history. Aircraft from the very roots of aviation up until the supersonic jets of modern day are represented in the collection which spans nearly 80 years of powered flight. Many of the aircraft are viewable to the public at airshows, events, and airports around the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Collings Foundation has recovered and restored many of the true landmark aircraft that built world aviation history. Aircraft from the very roots of aviation up until the supersonic jets of modern day are represented in the collection which spans nearly 80 years of powered flight. Many of the aircraft are viewable to the public at airshows, events, and airports around the United States.</div>

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The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots - 0 views

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Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots to provide mutual support and advancement of aviation, The Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots has continued and expanded that mission. Today, the organization promotes world fellowship through flight, provides networking and scholarship opportunities for women and aviation education in the community and preserves the unique history of women in aviation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots to provide mutual support and advancement of aviation, The Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots has continued and expanded that mission. Today, the organization promotes world fellowship through flight, provides networking and scholarship opportunities for women and aviation education in the community and preserves the unique history of women in aviation.</div>

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