Pearl Harbor Virtual Classroom Visits
Thanks to the generous funding from the Freeman Foundation funding is available for all state of Hawaii schools, including public, private, and charter.
Experience a field trip to one of our nation’s
most important historic sites virtually.
Flexible Virtual Classroom Visits led by Museum Educators for grades K-12. Lessons are designed to meet state and national standards while engaging students in WWII history, STEM, leadership, and more!
Available every weekday
Offered Monday – Friday
Via Zoom
Or the streaming platform of your choice
Flexible times & dates
Can accommodate most time zones
K-2nd | Length: 30-45 minutes
Includes: An introduction and background information, an online learning activity, and a real-time question and answer session
Parts of an Airplane
Explore our aircraft and learn to name different parts of an airplane, including wings, tail, cockpit, body, propellers, and wheels. By the end of the lesson, students understand the concept that many individual parts are needed to build an object.
Types and Colors of Airplanes
Learn about our WWII-era aircraft by discovering all different types of planes: fighters, bombers, trainers, and civilian planes. Students categorize planes by job, color and country of origin; recording all they learn in a tally chart. Pre- and post-visit data organizing and graphing extension activities are available.
Wings and Wheels
Dive into biomimicry and learn how engineers often imitate nature with the design of their products. Students compare and contrast the differences and similarities of airplanes and birds, and demonstrate how wings and landing gear are designed for different jobs.
3rd-6th Grade | Length: 45-60 minutes
Includes: An introduction and background information, an online learning activity, and a real-time question and answer session
Up, Up And Away
Discover three famous World War II-era aircraft from our Hangar 37 - the Nakajima B5N, the Curtiss P40E Warhawk, and the Aeronca Model 65TC - as well as participate in a STEM activity.
Choose your own adventure
Choose any three of our aircraft and select a STEM activity from our library of lessons. STEM activities include a problem-solving activity based in WWII history or an activity about the principles of flight.
6th-12th Grade | Length: 45-60 minutes
Includes: An introduction and background information, an online learning activity, a real-time question and answer session, and follow-up activities for the teacher
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Learn about the circumstances which led Japan to attack Pearl Harbor from our Museum educators. Hear the stories and understand the series of events of the attack itself, so you can study the aftermath and impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor on America and the world.
The Impact of War On Hawaii
Analyze how the "day of infamy" impacted Hawaii, as well as examine how homefront efforts and fireside chats supported the America war effort.
Leadership from the Greatest Generation
Designed as a part of the historic 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII, this scenario allows students to explore the character and leadership traits that defined the men and women of WWII. Retired and active duty military aviators share insights and individual perspectives. Length: 90 minutes.
Thanks to generous funding from the Freeman Foundation, Takitani Foundation, and Col. Robert F. Szul Scholarship Fund, the Museum is able to extend Virtual Classroom Visits for FREE to all State of Hawaii Department of Education classrooms while funding lasts.
Private schools and classrooms on the mainland can still access Virtual Classroom Visits for a charge of $100 per class.
Reserve your spot today while funding lasts
FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions
Classrooms of students from K-12 grades, families and lifelong learning groups are encouraged to participate.
No, this is a guided interactive experience with a trained Museum educator. Although the educator will show images of the Museum, it does not mimic the traditional field trip experience.
Approximately 45 minutes for the K-2 sessions and one hour for all other age groups. We can accommodate class periods of less than one hour, if needed.
Thanks to generous funding from the Freeman Foundation, Takitani Foundation, and Col. Robert F. Szul Scholarship Fund, the Museum is able to extend Virtual Classroom Visits for free to all State of Hawaii Department of Education classrooms while funding lasts.
Private schools and classrooms on the mainland can still access Virtual Classroom Visits for a charge of $100 per class.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum can accept payment via direct deposit or a mailed check.
Virtual Classroom Visits are designed to be experienced by one class of students at a time so each student has an opportunity to participate. Large groups can be accommodated.
We connect with schools using Zoom Meeting Rooms and Zoom Webinars. If your school uses a different platform, please specify that in the online request form below.
Complete the online request form below. The Youth Program Coordinator will contact you to confirm your date and time. Your program is not booked until the Education Coordinator confirms with you via email. When filling out the requested dates on the form, please select dates at least two weeks in advance from the date of inquiry.
Please contact the Education team by emailing [email protected]