Airplane Adventures!

Title: Airplane Adventures!
Subtitle: Spanish & English Bilingual - Ages 8+
Release Date: 10/01/24
Type: Launchpad Pack
Brand: Smithsonian
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Launchpad Description: Children will learn basic Spanish and improve their English language skills as they engage with stories and activities about airplanes and aviation, all designed to help develop a strong vocabulary in both languages.


This Launchpad contains the following apps:

Aircraft that Fly and Float (app)
What can we learn when we slow down to look closely at objects? Join in as we look closely at parts of several different aircraft that allow them to fly and float. After watching the video, make sure to watch Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Fly and Float” to hear a story and do a craft.

Aviones hecho en casa (app)
¿Qué podemos aprender cuando nos detenemos a mirar los objetos de cerca? Acompáñanos a observar de cerca los diferentes aviones hechos en casa con el fin de explorar sus partes y determinar sus propósitos. Después de ver el video, asegúrate de ver Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Homebuilt Airplanes” para escuchar una historia y hacer una manualidad. Los videos "Veamos de cerca" del National Air & Space Museum les ofrecen a los niños pequeños y a sus familias la oportunidad de explorar nuestra colección de objetos aéreos y espaciales y fotos históricas que se corresponden con determinados episodios de Story Time.

Aviones que vuelan y flotan (app)
¿Qué podemos aprender cuando nos detenemos a mirar los objetos de cerca? Acompáñanos a observar de cerca las partes de diferentes aviones que les permiten volar y flotar.

Bessie Coleman (Looking Closely) (app)
What can we learn when we slow down to look closely at objects? Join in as we look closely at pictures of Bessie Coleman, the first licensed African American woman pilot, and explore a plane like the one she flew! After watching the video, make sure to watch Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Bessie Coleman” to hear a story and do a craft!

Bessie Coleman (SM-Spanish) (app)
¿Qué podemos aprender cuando nos detenemos a mirar los objetos de cerca? Acompáñanos a ver de cerca las fotos de Bessie Coleman, la primera mujer piloto afroamericana con licencia, y a explorar un avión como el que ella pilotaba.

Homebuilt Aircraft (Looking Closely) (app)
What can we learn when we slow down to look closely at objects? Join in as we look closely at several homebuilt aircraft in order to explore their parts and determine their purposes. After watching the video, make sure to watch Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Homebuilt Airplanes” to hear a story and do a craft!

Juguetes espaciales (app)
¿Qué podemos aprender cuando nos detenemos a mirar los objetos de cerca? Acompáñanos a ver de cerca los juguetes inspirados en las herramientas y en las personas que son parte de la exploración espacial. Después de ver el video, asegúrate de ver Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Three Friends’ Alien Adventure” para escuchar un cuento y hacer una manualidad:

My Spanish Tutor (App)
Learn over 250 indispensable Spanish words and phrases. This app is ideal for beginning students of Spanish. Saves you time by automatically adjusting to your way of learning. Vocabulary topics include Basic Phrases, Time, Shopping and more!

Space Toys (app)
What can we learn when we slow down to look closely at objects? Join in as we look closely at toys that were inspired by tools and people involved in space exploration! After watching the video, make sure to watch Flights of Fancy Story Time: “Three Friends’ Alien Adventure” to hear a story and do a craft!

WordUp! The Spanish Word Game (App)
Learn Spanish quickly by building and testing your Spanish vocabulary with this fun and easy to play word game. Ideal for children and adults, the game provides hours of entertainment, whilst training your brain to quickly recall and spell thousands of new Spanish words. Learn Spanish by playing just a few minutes each day to build up your new language skills. Word Up has 3 levels, so you can challenge yourself no matter how much or how little you already know: Newbie: Perfect for those who don’t know any or know very little Spanish Handy: Ideal if you already know quite a few words, but want to practice them and learn more Guru: Try this level if you already have a strong Spanish vocabulary, but want to improve it further