Online Learning with Intrepid Education

These programs are designed for students and teachers learning from home. Programs are offered daily and led by Museum Educators. Programs dive into life aboard Intrepid, exploring space science, star stories, aviation science and Intrepid during her service. We request that teachers register on behalf of their class. All programs take place from 1:00 – 1:45pm (ET) daily. Please register at least two business days in advance.

Star Stories (Ages 5-12) | Monday, June 8: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (ET)

For millennia, people have gazed at the night sky and told themselves stories about the pictures they see there. These same stars and constellations also allowed sailors to find their way back to port. Using images of the night sky, stories from different cultures and examples of simple navigation tools, an Intrepid Educator will help students view their sky in a whole new way.  Register here. Materials: Blank piece of paper, coloring tools such as crayons or colored pencils

Amazing Aircraft (Grades 3–8) | Tuesday, June 9: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (ET)

Aircraft come in many designs and have various functions. Explore a few of the aircraft in Intrepid’s collection and create four different paper airplane projects in a design challenge led by a Museum Educator to determine how form impacts function. Materials: Four (or more) sheets of paper. Register here.

Intrepid Celebrations (Grades 3–8) | Wednesday, June 10: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (ET)

Celebrate the end of the school year with cake! Communities and cultures across the world all have their own important customs and values. Along with these customs also come numerous events and celebrations. In this lesson, students will learn about celebrations on board Intrepid, look at giant cakes baked on the ship, and discuss similarities between celebrations on a Navy ship and how we celebrate in our own communities. Register here.

Explore Space Science (Grades 7–12) | Thursday, June 11: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (ET)

Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise. An educator will discuss the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race, including Intrepid's role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will learn about the vacuum of space and why astronauts need spacecraft and spacesuits when they venture into Earth’s orbit and beyond. Register here.

Intrepid in the Pacific, World War II (Grades 7–12) | Friday, June 12: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (ET)

Using images and oral histories, students will discuss battles such as the Battle of the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Tokubetsu Kōgekitai kamikaze suicide attack tactic, introduced in October of 1944. The experiences of Intrepid's crew will be explored, including the celebrated Gun Tub 10, a battle station assigned to African American crew members who braved their post to fire on kamikaze planes as the ship came under attack. Register here.

Join an Intrepid Museum Educator each week as we explore history, science, and ingenuity online together. Virtual Homeschool Programs are family friendly and engage all ages, we request that adults participate in the program with their children. Join in via Zoom, programs run 45 minutes - 1 hour. Advance registration for this drop-in online program is required to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when necessary.

Planetary Science (Ages 5–18) | Tuesday, June 9, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Among the fixed stars lie moving points of light that we now know as planets. From the rings of Saturn to the craters of Mercury, each planet has a unique composition. Join us on this journey as we explore the planets of our solar system and beyond!
Register here.

Life Aboard (Ages 5–18) | Thursday, June 11, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will articulate the purpose of an aircraft carrier and identify at least three crew member jobs held during Intrepid's time of service. They will be taught the many ways in which life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land, and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve life aboard. Register here.

Codebreakers! (Ages 8–18) | Tuesday, June 16, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will learn about Naval communication by examining artifacts from Intrepid in its time of service. Testing their wits, students will have the opportunity to take a stab at decoding, and will learn to construct their own coded messages! Register here.

Star Stories (Ages 5–18) | Thursday, June 18, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

For millennia, people have gazed at the night sky and told themselves stories about the pictures they see there. These same stars and constellations also allowed sailors to find their way back to port. Using images of the night sky, stories from different cultures and examples of simple navigation tools, an Intrepid Educator will help participants view their sky in a whole new way.
Materials: Blank piece of paper, coloring tools such as crayons or colored pencils. Register here.

What Floats Your Boat? (Ages 8–18) | Thursday, June 23, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

How exactly does a ship float? Learn about the steps engineers take as they carry out a project such as making a ship large as Intrepid float and create your own floating vessels.. For kids and adults at home. Register here.

High Flying Design (Ages 8–18) | Thursday, June 25, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will discuss the parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight, and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed. Register here.

Journey to Space! (Ages 5–18) | Thursday, June 30, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise. An educator will discuss the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race, including Intrepid's role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will learn about the vacuum of space and why astronauts need spacecraft and spacesuits when they venture into Earth’s orbit and beyond. Register here.

Stay tuned as we update our selection of virtual learning opportunities!

Programs are delivered via Zoom. Once you register for the program, you will receive detailed instructions on how to join the program via computer or phone. You must register no later than two business days in advance to receive program instructions and materials when applicable.

Our education programs are designed to provide meaningful and engaging experiences that leverage the Museum’s collection—a unique resource in the study of history, science and technology—for students in and out of school, teachers, adults and families. We engage learners of all ages and abilities with the lessons of the past in order to understand the present and envision the future.