Transcript National Conference on Aviation and Space

CIVIL AIR PATROL
AEROSPACE EDUCATION
OUTREACH TO TEACHERS
Aerospace Education
Overview
 AE Mission
 AE Membership (AEM)
 AE Membership Benefits
 AE Curricula
 AE Programs
 AE Grants, Awards, Workshops
Aerospace Education
Mission
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To educate both CAP members and the general
public on the important role aviation and space
has played and will continue to play in America’s
future.
To encourage our nation’s youth to consider
aerospace careers and to promote civil aviation
to local communities.
Aerospace Education
 Civil Air Patrol aerospace curriculum and
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programs support science, math, language arts,
reading, history, and technology education, while
providing teachers with the tools to teach
ordinary subjects in extraordinary ways.
Curriculum meets national academic content
standards and addresses STEM (Science,
Mathematics, Engineering and Mathematics)
initiatives.
Aerospace Education Members
(AEMs)
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A special category of Civil Air Patrol membershipno rank, uniform, or meeting obligations
Open to any individual or organization that has an
interest in promoting Aerospace Education to the
youth of our country
$35 membership dues
Membership application can be completed online
with a credit card at
www.capmembers.com/joinaem
Membership Benefits
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AEM certificate
CAP membership card
CAP Volunteer magazine
AEM quarterly Newsletters
Over 20 free educational products
Special products for AEMs
Free orientation airplane flights
Awards, grants and workshops
CAP partner benefits for members
Aerospace Education Materials
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Meet national academic standards
 Address STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics) subjects and career options
 Support cross-curricular team and thematic
teaching
 Allow teamwork and problem-solving opportunities
 Provide hands-on activities that reinforce
curriculum objectives
 Provide relevant applications of
concepts currently being taught
 Available for grades K-12
Curricula MaterialsSomething for Every Age Group
PRESCHOOL – EARLY CHILDHOOD
Four-in-One Activity Books
Aerospace Education for the Very Young
ELEMENTARY
Activity Booklets
Fun In Flight: Exploring Aerospace Careers
Aerospace History (Dot-to-Dot)
MIDDLE / JUNIOR HIGH
Cross-curricular Thematic Packets
Book of Logic and Puzzles
Aerospace Dimensions Modules
HIGH SCHOOL
Aerospace Education Excellence for Adults
Journey of Flight Textbook
GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS
Poster Sets
Aerospace Curriculum: Index of Related Topics
Modules: Aerospace Dimensions
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Appropriate for grades
6-8
 Ideal for use as a
science elective or
curriculum enrichment
 Cost is $14.65
(for all six)
 Orders placed through
Vanguard Industries
1-800-221-1264
http://vanguardmil.com/store/
Textbook: 2nd Edition
Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
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Comprehensive 675page, full color textbook
Used in high schools
and colleges
Teacher Guide available
Textbook Cost- $20.35
Order through Vanguard
Industries
http://vanguardmil.com
1-800-221-1264
Rocketry Program
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Downloadable from
CAP Aerospace
Website
Consists of 3 levels
Online certificates of
completion for each
level
Excellent enrichment
activity
Aerospace Education Excellence
Program (AEX)
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Free program available to
current AEMs
Age-appropriate curriculum
for grades K-12 and adult levels
Sign up anytime during the school
year
1 hour of college credit available
for a fee from Adams State College
Teacher award plaque and student certificates upon completion
Application and completion forms online in e-services at
www.capnhq.gov
(follow directions to receive password and access to e-services
page)
Teacher Orientation
Program (TOP) Flights
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Free orientation flight in CAP airplane!
To participate, contact
[email protected].
Your name and contact information
will be given to the TOP Flights Point of
Contact (POC) in your area.
The POC will contact you to plan a
mutually-agreeable time and date for
the flight.
The TOP Flights experience will include
an airplane orientation. Full AE
workshops are also an option at times.
Flights are more fun with a fellow teacher,
so encourage a peer to join CAP and
come flying with you!
Aerospace Connections in
Education Program (ACE)
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Free aerospace-themed
program for grades K - 6
Available to current AEMs
Grade-specific curriculum tied
to national academic standards
Lessons divided into 3
categories: academics,
character, and physical fitness
Additional information
available by clicking “ACE” at
http://capmembers.com/ae
Educator Grants
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$250 Grants for AEMs to
conduct aerospace projects
that support STEM initiatives
 Sponsored for CAP by the Air
Force Association
 Two grant cycles per year:
--March 31 --September 30
 Applications and report forms
found at
www.capmembers.com/ae
National Conference on Aviation
and Space Education (NCASE)
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As a member of the NCAE, CAP is
one of many aerospace
organizations that support this
national aerospace education
conference for teachers
Presentations by aviation heroes,
astronauts, and aerospace
organizations
Crown Circle Award presentationsaward application on website belowdeadline May 15
Awesome teacher-led workshop
sessions
Next Conference in 2010; location to
be determined
http://www.ncase.info/
Hosted by the
National Coalition of
Aerospace Education
CAP National Aerospace Education
Teacher of the Year Award
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First-ever CAP National Teacher
Award in 2009
 Honors exemplary performance in
promoting aerospace to the youth
of America
 Award plaque and $1000 stipend
presented at the CAP Summer
National Conference
 For application and information,
go to the “Awards for Teachers”
link at www.capmembers.com/ae
 Annual application deadline:
January 15
Stuart Sharack
(CT) 2009 CAP
National Teacher
of the Year
Historic Teacher Award
A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
 Award initiated by CAP in 1986 and now
presented by the National Aviation Hall of Fame
(NAHF)
 Continues the legacy of famed test pilot, A.
Scott Crossfield, to recognize and honor
classroom teachers for outstanding promotion
of aerospace education to young people
 Information and application found at
http://www.scottcrossfieldfoundation.org/
 Application deadline: May 25
AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
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Held in locations throughout the country
Provide training for educators
Disseminate various teacher aerospace education programs
Provide networking opportunities
Offer professional development, continuing education, and/or
graduate credit
AEROSPACE EDUCATION WEBSITE
Go to www.capmembers.com/ae
to find information on:
 Programs, products and
resources
 Aerospace Education
classroom materials
 Newsletters and monthly
e-news updates
 Grant and Award information
 Links
Aerospace Education Program
Summary
CAP’s Aerospace Education:
. . . . Aligned with national academic standards
. . . . Supports STEM initiatives
. . . . Assists teachers in preparing students to find career
options in the technological, global aerospace society in
which we live
. . . . Provides textbooks, thematic units, visual aids
. . . . Supplements and enriches existing curriculum
requirements
. . . . Expands academic rigor and relevance
. . . . Supports programs involving peer coaching, peer tutoring,
group learning, mentoring
Imagine this as YOUR classroom!
Contact any CAP
representative in your
local area or
Contact the National
Headquarters Staff in
Montgomery, AL at
[email protected]
www.gocivilairpatrol.com