*Ballooning for Bright Futures
Bringing a hot air balloon to your school will not only teach many facets of education such as science and history, but it can open up the wonderment of amusement and fantasy as well. Also, consider having a hot air balloon at your school carnival or other social events.
When you schedule the program, we will provide you with educational classroom materials that accommodate all grade levels and subjects of learning:
- History
- Science
- Science Experiments
- Art Projects
- Coloring Page
- Music / Songs
- Literature
- Writing prompts
- Discussion prompts
- Book List
- Teacher resources
- And MORE!
The typical appearance of a hot air balloon at a school may include a presentation by the pilot in an indoor group setting and then taking the students outdoors to see an inflated hot air balloon. There are three levels of presentations available.
A. Sky High Assembly - This presentation provides an assembly-type presentation using a multimedia and lecture format. The presentation is about 45 minutes in length and includes a presentation by the pilot and ground crew on:
i. the history of ballooning,
ii. the parts of a hot air balloon,
iii. what makes a hot air balloon fly,
iv. types of hot air balloons,
v. as well as a video covering the launch, flight, and landing aspects of a typical flight,
vi.training and career
vii. time for Q&A
*Its emphasis can be adjusted to connect with a science or history fair, a reading program, anti-bullying message, or whatever you request. Specific content and time frame may change based on age-level, interest and attention-span of the audience.
B. Ballooning in Action - The Basic program provides the school with an on-site visit and inflation of a hot air balloon on school property or nearby facility.
C. The Full Flight - The Full Flight program combines the assembly program and an inflation into a single presentation. This is the most popular presentation we provide.
We look forward to hearing from you! We are happy to discuss the best program for your school needs and pricing options. Feel free to contact us TODAY!
For more information about this program, please contact:
info@MinnesotaBalloonRides.com
(612) 484-4654
- The educational program & pictures are copy-written with the permission to use from Kent J. Barnes.
