CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION OUTREACH Exploring New

CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION OUTREACH Exploring New Worlds Together

Aerospace Education Overview l AE Mission l AE Membership (AEM) l AE Membership Benefits l AE Curricula l AE Programs

Aerospace Education Mission 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. l To encourage our nation’s youth to consider aerospace careers and to promote civil aviation to local communities. l

Aerospace Education l Civil Air Patrol aerospace curriculum and programs support science, math, language arts, reading, history, and technology education, while providing teachers with the tools to teach in extraordinary ways. l Our curriculum meets national content standards and addresses S. T. E. M. (Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives.

Aerospace Education Membership (AEM) A special category of Civil Air Patrol membership l Open to any individual or organization that has an interest in Aerospace Education l Membership $35 a year l

Membership Benefits l l l CAP membership card AEM certificate CAP bimonthly Volunteer magazine AEM bimonthly Newsletters Educational products developed especially for AEMs, as well as other curriculum products

Membership Benefits l l l Opportunities to apply for up to $250 in grant money Eligible to participate in the Aerospace Education Excellence Program (AEX) Opportunities for CAP Fly A Teacher orientation flights Opportunities for CEU/College credit CAP partner benefits

AE Curricula Materials l l l Materials meet national teaching standards Support team and thematic teaching Support teamwork and problem solving Provide hands-on activities that enforce curriculum objectives Provide “real-world” applications of concepts currently being taught Available for grades K-12

Curricula Materials PRESCHOOL – EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS Four-in-One Activity Books ELEMENTARY GRADES Activity Booklets Fun In Flight Drawing Lessons From Aerospace History (Dot-to-Dot) Aerospace Education for the Very Young MIDDLE GRADES / JUNIOR HIGH Thematic Unit Resource Packets GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS Poster Sets Bibliography and Resource Listing Index of Related Topics

Modules: Aerospace Dimensions Appropriate for grades 6 -8 l Ideal for use as a science elective or curriculum enrichment l Cost is $13. 30 (for all six) l Orders placed through Vanguard Industries 1 -800 -221 -1264 l http: //vanguardmil. com/store/

Textbook: Aerospace: The Journey of Flight – 2 nd Edition l l Comprehensive Nationally Recognized Costs $18. 50 Order through Vanguard Industries http: //vanguardmil. com/store/

Civil Air Patrol’s Rocketry Program l l Download from CAP Aerospace Website Consists of 3 levels Online certificates of completion for each level Excellent enrichment activity

Aerospace Education Excellence Program (AEX) l l l Free program available to current AEMs Age-appropriate curriculum Sign up anytime during the school year 1 hour of college credit thru Adams State College for an additional fee Brochures with application and completion report may be downloaded from AE website

Fly a Teacher Program l l For AEMs: To participate, contact jstone@cap. gov. Your name and contact information will be given to the Point of Contact (POC) for the Fly A Teacher Program in your area. The state POC will contact you concerning a time and date that will work for all involved. The Fly A Teacher orientation flight may or may not be accompanied by a workshop.

Fly a Teacher Program Participants receive orientation flight (some may include workshops) l CAP wings and units conduct the flights l Flights are funded thru NHQ AE; first come, first served l Funding cycle begins Oct 1 l

Educator Grants Sponsored by the Air Force Association (AFA) l Two grant cycles per year: March 31 September 30 l Applications may be downloaded at www. cap. gov/ae or requested by mail l

Educator Grants – up to $250 l Grants applied toward AE related items/activities l Grant recipients complete a short followup form l

National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) Premier aerospace education conference in the nation. l Noted aviation heroes and astronauts l To be held in Washington DC, October 2008. l www. ncase. info

National Conference Highlights Encourage the learning of science, math, reading/language arts, history, technology and careers through Aerospace Education. l Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU). l Attend National standards-based, hands-on sessions by leading aerospace educators. l

Awards NATIONAL CONFERENCE CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP l The highest award of the National Conference l One of the most prestigious honors bestowed worldwide in the field of aerospace education l Nomination packages are sent to: National Conference on Aviation and Space Education Crown Circle Award C/O M. A. Thompson 3146 Valentino Court Oakton, VA 22124 l Applications must be postmarked by May 15. www. ncase. info

Awards A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR l Recognizes and honors classroom teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education l Application deadline May 25 Sent to: National Aviation Hall of Fame Crossfield Award 1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS l l l Provide training for educators Provide support for teacher education programs Provide networking opportunities Held throughout the country Participants earn professional development credit and/or graduate credit

AEROSPACE EDUCATION WEBSITE Go to www. cap. gov/ae to find information on: l Programs, products and resources l Aerospace Education classroom materials l Newsletters l Grant and Award information l Links

Aerospace Education Program Summary CAP’s Aerospace Education: . . National Standards-based and S. T. E. M. related. . Assists teachers in preparing students to take their place in the technological, global aerospace society in which we live. . Supported with textbooks, thematic units, visual aids. . Supports existing curriculum requirements. . Supports real world learning. . Supports programs involving peer coaching, peer tutoring, group learning, mentoring