Airborne & Special Operations Museum Gallery Scavenger Hunt for 5 th Grade Explore the gallery to discover facts about the history of the airborne and special operations forces of the U.S. Army. Search the panels, reader-rails, captions, and maps for answers. Some questions have multiple answers. 1. The Riddell Parachutist Helmet worn by early paratroopers was originally used for a sport. Which sport? 2. How much did it cost to buy a ticket to watch the movie Parachute Battalion from the balcony of a movie theater when it was released in 1941? *How much did your ticket cost the last time you went to the movies?* 3. The First Special Service Force was comprised of soldiers from the United States and which other country? 4. What was in the suitcase that the Jedburghs carried during their missions? 5. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed in a surprise attack by the Japanese. This action caused the U.S. to enter World War II. In which state is Pearl Harbor located?
6. The 101 st Airborne Division deployed to Little Rock to uphold a desegregation decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court. In which state is Little Rock located? 7. Operation POWER PACK was the 1965 U.S. military intervention in the Dominican Republic. Describe the relative location of the Dominican Republic. 8. In which Central American country was the museum s Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle used? 9. Who was the U.S. President during the Persian Gulf War in 1991? 10. After seeing objects such as the Riddell Parachutist Helmet, Jedburgh suitcase, and glider, how has the technology used in warfare changed since the 1940 s? 11. In some cases, soldiers must use methods that have been around for centuries. Identify two animals used for transportation by soldiers fighting in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan.
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Gallery Scavenger Hunt for 5 th Grade Answers Explore the gallery to discover facts about the history of the airborne and special operations forces of the U.S. Army. Search the panels, reader-rails, captions, and maps for answers. Some questions have multiple answers. 1. The Riddell Parachutist Helmet worn by early paratroopers was originally used for a sport. Which sport? Football Test Platoon to Airborne Command, 1940-1944 2. How much did it cost to buy a ticket to watch the movie Parachute Battalion from the balcony of a movie theater when it was released in 1941? *How much did your ticket cost the last time you went to the movies?* 30 The 501 st Parachute Infantry Battalion 3. The First Special Service Force was comprised of soldiers from the United States and which other country? Canada Italy, 1943 4. What was in the suitcase that the Jedburghs carried during their missions? Radio Jedburgh Operations in France 5. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed in a surprise attack by the Japanese. This action caused the U.S. to enter World War II. In which state is Pearl Harbor located? Hawaii Day of Infamy 6. The 101 st Airborne Division deployed to Little Rock to uphold a desegregation decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court. In which state is Little Rock located? Arkansas Supporting Civil Authority 7. Operation POWER PACK was the 1965 U.S. military intervention in the Dominican Republic. Describe the relative location of the Dominican Republic. Answers will vary, but might include: next to Haiti, in the Caribbean, etc. Operation POWER PACK
8. In which Central American country was the museum s Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle used? Panama Airborne Armor 9. Who was the U.S. President during the Persian Gulf War in 1991? George H.W. Bush The Whirlwind War and Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM 10. After seeing objects such as the Riddell Parachutist Helmet, Jedburgh suitcase, and glider, how has the technology used in warfare and everyday life changed since the 1940 s? Answers will vary, but might include: communication equipment is smaller and more precise; safety equipment is stronger and lighter, etc. Students should draw their own conclusions 11. In some cases, soldiers must use methods that have been around for centuries. Identify two animals used for transportation by soldiers fighting in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Horses and donkeys Weapon of Choice and Transporting ARSOF
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