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Field Of Colors,
Flying Objects On The National Mall

Archived From Tuesday, April 1, 2008
GRADES K-5

Visit the Kite Site
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Learn about the power of the wind and weather while witnessing the spectacular Smithsonian Kite Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Kite flyers, from across the U.S. and the world, will fill the sky around the Washington Monument with color and beauty. Classroom students will be able to create their own kites and learn about math and science concepts along the way.

During the one hour field trip students will see a quick demonstration of kite building. Multiple kite plans are included in the teacher lesson plans so students can make their own kites after the field trip.

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A Whale Story:
A South Seas Adventure

Archived From Tuesday, February 26, 2008
GRADES 3-8

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Get an up-close view of spectacular gray whales, which annually migrate 6,000 miles from Alaska to the shores of Mexico. See the giant whales that range from 40-50 feet long and can weigh up to 73,000 pounds and learn about their migratory patterns, life cycles, ecosystems as well as the dangers they face and how they can be protected.

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Commemorating Courage:
The Nine Who Made a Difference

Archived From Tuesday, December 4, 2007
GRADES 7-12

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On the 50th anniversary of the historic desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, park rangers at the historic site and their guests will examine the issues and compelling stories that have evolved from that event, which was the first important test of the implementation of the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision regarding equality in public school education.

Tails From The Tetons

Archived From Tuesday, October 16, 2007
GRADES 3-8

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Few landscapes in the world are as striking and memorable as Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming. The mountains, valleys, lakes, river and skies are home to an amazing variety of animal communities. In this EFT, we will focus on the Grand Teton's intact temperate ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them, including wolves, bears, buffalo, antelope, and many others. Come along as we explore this majestic national park and study its amazing inhabitants.