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Pre-K-8th Grade

Suitable for children of all ages up to the 8th grade

Love Takes Flight: Crafting Heart-Shaped Paper Airplanes

A heart paper airplane floating in the sky. Surrounded by other paper airplanes.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delightful and straightforward project that lets your heart take flight. Using just a few folds, create a charming surprise that will lift the spirits of your loved ones. 💌

Feel free to embark on this heartfelt adventure and spread joy through your creative gesture! 

Pre-K Quick Projects : The Airplane is in the Hangar

A plane inside of an AMA hangar

During this engaging lesson, students explore airplane hangars through a captivating read-aloud book, interactive discussions, and a fun activity. They sing a delightful song and retrieve pictures of various aircraft from a creatively decorated cardboard box. The lesson wraps up with a concise summary and a gentle reminder that airplanes rest peacefully in their hangars.

Pre-K Quick Projects: Let’s Fly a Kite!

a person flying a kite in a field

In this engaging activity, students will dive into the world of kite flying. They’ll start by reading a captivating book about kites, sharing their own kite-flying experiences, and then get hands-on by creating and flying their very own kites using a sled kite template. Throughout the activity, they’ll explore important learning standards and concepts, including observation, counting, shapes, and motor skills.🪁

Pre-K Counting Aircraft: Skyward Adventures

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In this engaging activity, students explore counting by examining pictures of aircraft and tallying their numbers to prevent airport runways from becoming overcrowded. Additionally, they engage in discussions about their favorite things to count and gain insights into the significance of counting.

Pre-K Quick Projects - Conga Line Flight

a group of planes flying together

In this engaging lesson, students explore the fundamental movements of an airplane—pitch, yaw, and roll—through a read-aloud and interactive discussion. They then participate in a lively conga line activity, simulating these movements while pretending to be airplanes. The lesson wraps up with a thoughtful summary, encouraging students to consider the aircraft components responsible for these motions and to continue enjoying their imaginative airplane play.

Pre-K Projects with Flying Plant: Fluttering Flora

planes dropping seeds from the sky

Young students will explore the world of flying seeds through a captivating book. They'll learn about seed dispersal mechanisms and create paper whirly-birds inspired by maple seeds. The goal is to deepen their understanding and inspire observation of seeds in flight.

A Pre-K Quick Project: Exploring Wind with a Mobile

Wind blowing objects through the sky

This article explores a dynamic lesson plan designed to teach young children about the fascinating world of wind. Through hands-on exploration and investigation, students engage with wind-related concepts. The activities include reading a book, facilitating discussions about wind properties, and creating a mobile that responds to the wind’s movement. By participating in these activities, children gain a deeper understanding of wind dynamics and learn how to be weather-aware.📚💨

 
 

Powered Paper Planes: AMA Junior Camp V3 Project 5

Superhero paper airplanes

Imagine this: You’re standing on a grassy field, the sun warming your face. In your hands, a sleek paper airplane awaits its transformation. But this isn’t just any paper plane—it’s about to become a marvel of engineering. With the AMA Jr. Camp Flight Pack, you’ll harness the power of a capacitor, turning your humble creation into a high-flying, smartphone-controlled wonder. As you attach the electronics, you can almost feel the anticipation in the air. Will it soar gracefully or perform loop-de-loops? The possibilities are as boundless as your imagination!