Keep the wonder going.
Aviation and STEM resources selected for elementary educators, families, and curious students—especially children in grades 2–5.
Resources for educators.
Bring flight into the elementary classroom with trusted programs that make science, engineering, and experimentation tangible.
K–12 curriculum
Flite Test STEM
Standards-aligned lessons, classroom kits, and hands-on projects built around designing, building, and flying model aircraft.
Pre-K–8 program
AMA Junior Camp
Step-by-step model-building lessons, approachable flight science, and conversations with aviation professionals for classrooms and families.
Hands-on flight
AMA Alpha
A durable rubber-powered aircraft supported by classroom lessons on center of gravity, energy, trimming, and practical aerodynamics.
Free lesson plans
AMA AeroLab
A hands-on K–12 learning curriculum with downloadable teacher notes, student worksheets, experiments, and assessments.
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Explore flight at your own pace.
Interactive experiments and classroom-ready videos help young learners follow their curiosity beyond the assembly.
Interactive activities
How Things Fly
Explore lift, drag, thrust, weight, propulsion, and aircraft control through Smithsonian explanations, experiments, and interactive challenges.
Grades 6–8 videos
STEM in 30
Watch standards-aligned 30-minute programs that pair aviation and space topics with demonstrations, activities, and expert interviews.
More ways to keep learning.
Meet the crew
Learn about the pilots and builders who bring each demonstration to life.
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