ShowID

1625

Event Date:

8/24/2017

Length:

00:37:21

Category:

Education - Science

Producer

Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum

Comments

Balloons have a long and colorful history. After all, the first hot-air balloon passengers were a sheep, duck, and rooster who flew from France in 1783. Since then, balloons have been a mode of transportation, a military asset, and a source of entertainment for many. Join STEM in 30 as we come to you live from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, bringing you the history of balloons, the science behind hot-air and gas balloons, and the pageantry of the Fiesta. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation.

Grade Level:

Middle School

Resources:

https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/a-sky-full-of-color-live-from-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/brym4z9rjjs0pynh#r

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