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Special Exhibit at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin

A special exhibit called the Tango Alpha Charlie: Texas Aviation Celebration will be at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum from September 12, 2010, through January 9, 2011. There are educator resources available to go with this exhibit. In the educator’s guide below, there are 11 lessons that tell about the history and science of aviation in Texas.  These lessons are aligned with STEAM and TEKS objectives.  There is also a student log book available too.

There is more information available about the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Also, here are great free printable Wright Brothers worksheets along with an easy-t0-read story, pictures, and games.

Sources of Free Printable Worksheets

Here are some great sites with free printable worksheets:

Here are more sites with free printable word webs:

Teaching Older Kids About 9-11

This site, National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center, contains the following  information:

  • 9-11 History
  • Exploring 9-11:  The World Before & After
  • Timeline of Events
  • Origins & Impacts
  • Explore the designs and learn about the planning of the museum
  • Photo Albums of the Memorial & Museum
  • Growing collection of artifacts & oral histories
  • Education Resources (see below)

This site, Education Resources for Teachers & Students, contains the following information:

  • For high school educators:  a discussion guide and activities to download
  • 9-11:  Stories of Survival and loss
  • The Spirit of Volunteerism:  9-11 and Beyond  (a short film)
  • Teaching Guide with take-home pages to download
  • Scholastic Kid Reporter Articles

Video: September 11 Memorial Video Tribute

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