National Science Education Standards: Content Standards Grades K-4

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following National Science Education Standards for content for Kindergarten through Grade 4:

  • Unifying Concepts and Processes Standard
  • Systems, order, and organization
  • Evidence, models, and explanation
  • Change, constancy, and measurement
  • Form and function
  • Evolution and equilibrium
  • Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry
  • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
  • Understanding about scientific inquiry
  • Content Standard B: Physical Science
  • Properties of objects and materials
  • Position and motion of objects
  • Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science
  • Objects in the sky
  • Content Standard E: Science and Technology
  • Abilities of technological design
  • Understanding about science and technology
  • Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
  • Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
  • Science and technology in local challenges
  • Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science
  • Science as a human endeavor

About The Franklin Air Show and the National Science Education Standards: Content Standards Grades 5-8

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following National Science Education Standards for content for Grades 5 through 8:

  • Unifying Concepts and Processes Standard
  • Systems, order, and organization
  • Evidence, models, and explanation
  • Change, constancy, and measurement
  • Form and function
  • Evolution and equilibrium
  • Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry
  • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
  • Understanding about scientific inquiry
  • Content Standard B: Physical Science
  • Position and motion of objects
  • Content Standard E: Science and Technology
  • Abilities of technological design
  • Understandings about science and technology
  • Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
  • Science and technology in society
  • Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science
  • Science as a human endeavor
  • Nature of science
  • History of science

About The Franklin Air Show and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology,By the End of Grade 4

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 4, according to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology:

  • 3.1.4 Unifying Themes
  • A. Know that natural and human-made objects are made up of parts.
  • B. Know models as useful simplifications of objects or processes.
  • E. Recognize change in natural and physical systems.
  • 3.2.4 Inquiry and Design
  • A. Identify and use the nature of scientific and technological knowledge.
  • C. Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
  • D. Recognize and use the technological design process to solve problems.
  • 3.4.4 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
  • A. Recognize basic concepts about the structure and properties of matter.
  • C. Observe and describe different types of force and motion.
  • 3.6.4 Technology Education
  • C. Know physical technologies of structural design, analysis and engineering, finance, production, marketing, research and design.
  • 3.7.4 Technological Devices
  • A. Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to safely solve problems.
  • 3.8.4 Science, Technology and Human Endeavors
  • A. Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.
  • B. Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

About The Franklin Air Show and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology, By the End of Grade 7

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 7, according to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology:

  • 3.1.7 Unifying Themes
  • A. Explain parts of a simple system and their relationship to each other.
  • B. Describe the use of models as an application of scientific or technological concepts.
  • E. Identify change as a variable in describing natural and physical systems.
  • 3.2.7 Inquiry and Design
  • A. Explain and apply scientific and technological knowledge.
  • B. Apply process knowledge to make and interpret observations.
  • C. Identify and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
  • D. Know and use the technological design process to solve problems.
  • 3.4.7 Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
  • C. Identify and explain the principles of force and motion.
  • 3.6.7 Technology Education
  • C. Explain physical technologies of structural design, analysis and engineering, finance, production, marketing, research and design.
  • 3.7.7 Technological Devices
  • A. Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to solve problems.
  • 3.8.7 Science, Technology and Human Endeavors
  • A. Explain how sciences and technologies are limited in their effects and influences on society.
  • B. Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

About The Franklin Air Show and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science By the End of Grade 4

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 4, according to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science:

  • Standard 5.1 Scientific Processes
  • A. Habits of mind
  • B. Inquiry and problem solving
  • Standard 5.2 Science and Society
  • A. Cultural contributions
  • B. Historical perspectives
  • Standard 5.4 Nature and Process of Technology
  • A. Science and technology
  • B. Nature of technology
  • C. Technological design
  • Standard 5.7 Physical Science - Physics
  • A. Motion and forces
  • Standard 5.8 Earth Science
  • B. Atmosphere and water

About The Franklin Air Show and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science By the End of Grade 8

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 8, according to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science:

  • Standard 5.1 Scientific Processes
  • A. Habits of mind
  • B. Inquiry and problem solving
  • Standard 5.2 Science and Society
  • A. Cultural contributions
  • B. Historical perspectives
  • Standard 5.4 Nature and Process of Technology
  • A. Science and technology
  • B. Nature of technology
  • Standard 5.7 Physical Science - Physics
  • A. Motion and forces

About The Franklin Air Show and the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework Grades 4-5

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 5, according to the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework:

  • Standard One: Nature and Application of Science and Technology
  • Science as inquiry
  • Science, technology, and society
  • History and context of science
  • Standard Two: Materials and Their Properties
  • Material technology
  • Standard Three: Energy and Its Effects
  • Forms/sources of energy

About The Franklin Air Show and the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework Grades 6-8

The Franklin Air Show immerses students in the simulated environment of an air show and introduces them to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. At interactive stations they explore basic physics concepts demonstrated by the properties of air and the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They will be introduced to famous pilots and scientists, and have the opportunity to experiment with aerodynamic design and engineering. Concepts in the exhibit correlate to the following benchmarks that students need to acquire by the end of Grade 8, according to the Delaware Science Curriculum Framework:

  • Standard One: Nature and Application of Science and Technology
  • Science as inquiry
  • Science, technology, and society
  • History and context of science
  • Standard Two: Materials and Their Properties
  • Material technology
  • Standard Three: Energy and Its Effects
  • Force and motion