Teaching on the Edge

Using High-Altitude Ballooning in the Classroom

Simulated Flights

Use our flight simulator to watch the path of a balloon launch.

We collected the environmental and GPS data from two real balloon launches conducted by students in the Muncie area and created an interactive flight tracker. The tracker allows you to watch the trajectory of a balloon launch, as well as view atmospheric data.

Curricula

Undergraduate

Information, resources, and lesson plans for teaching high-altitude ballooning at the collegiate level.

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Pre/In-Service Teachers

Information, resources, and lesson plans for teaching high-altitude ballooning in the middle school classroom (5th-8th grades).

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Info

Simulated Flights

View an interactive map visualizing a balloon launch, with environmental data and weather maps.

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Resources

Download the lesson plans and more educational resources, including materials, instructions, and lesson plans.

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