This year, make an impression that lasts.

 

How does a hot air balloon fly? What does the pilot need to do? Balloon Talk teaches your students about the exciting adventure of piloting this unique aircraft by bringing a real hot air balloon to your school! Don’t miss this chance to inspire your students, and add to your STEM/STEAM program!

 
 

The Outdoor Presentation

With the entire student body, watch as we hot inflate the balloon to demonstrate the phenomenon of hot air rising. Maybe even hop in for a short ride ;)

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The Indoor Presentation

This presentation, illustrated with
photos and diagrams, teaches the history and science of hot air ballooning, followed by a Q&A session.

The Balloon

Imagine students’ excitement
as they enter a massive, beautiful
hot air balloon!

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Basket & Burner

The excitement generated by the powerful burner system is unparalleled!


What Teachers Are Saying

First Avenue was the recipient of a Victoria Foundation Grant geared toward S.T.E.M. and S.T.E.A.M. related experiential learning. Pilots introduced students from grades Pre-K to 8 to various aspects of ballooning through three station rotations. The history of ballooning was featured on the big screen in the auditorium, a “cold-air” balloon was stationed in the gymnasium where 300 students were able to sit inside for a Q&A session with a pilot, while the last station, located in the main playground, featured an actual hot air balloon basket ready to be fired up by Principal Branco and Ms. Litterio!
— Victoria Litterio, First Avenue School