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Aerospace Education

Overview AE Mission AE Membership (AEM) AE Membership Benefits AE Curricula 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.

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

programs support science, math, language arts, reading, history, and technology education, while providing teachers with the tools to teach in extraordinary ways.

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 Open to any individual or organization that has

an interest in Aerospace Education Membership $35 a year

Membership Benefits

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

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

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 ListingIndex of Related Topics

Modules: Aerospace Dimensions

Appropriate for grades 6-8

Ideal for use as a science elective or curriculum enrichment

Cost is $13.30

(for all six) Orders placed through

Vanguard Industries

1-800-221-1264 http://vanguardmil.com/store/

Textbook: Aerospace: The Journey of Flight – 2nd Edition

Comprehensive Nationally Recognized Costs $18.50 Order through

Vanguard Industries http://vanguardmil.com/store/

Civil Air Patrol’s Rocketry Program

Download from CAP Aerospace Website

Consists of 3 levels Online certificates of

completion for each level

Excellent enrichment activity

Aerospace Education Excellence Program (AEX)

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

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)

CAP wings and units conduct the flights Flights are funded thru NHQ AE; first

come, first served Funding cycle begins Oct 1

Educator Grants

Sponsored by the Air Force Association (AFA)

Two grant cycles per year: March 31

September 30

Applications may be downloaded at www.cap.gov/ae or requested by mail

Educator Grants

Grants – up to $250 Grants applied toward AE related

items/activities Grant recipients complete a short follow-

up form

National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE)

Premier aerospace education conference in the nation.

Noted aviation heroes and astronauts

To be held in Washington DC, October 2008.

www.ncase.info

National Conference Highlights

Encourage the learning of science, math, reading/language arts, history, technology and careers through Aerospace Education.

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU). Attend National standards-based, hands-on

sessions by leading aerospace educators.

Awards

NATIONAL CONFERENCE CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

The highest award of the National Conference One of the most prestigious honors bestowed worldwide in the field

of aerospace education Nomination packages are sent to:

National Conference on Aviation and Space EducationNational Conference on Aviation and Space EducationCrown Circle AwardCrown Circle AwardC/O M.A. ThompsonC/O M.A. Thompson3146 Valentino Court3146 Valentino CourtOakton, VA 22124Oakton, VA 22124

Applications must be postmarked by May 15.

www.ncase.info

Awards

A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Recognizes and honors classroom teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education

Application deadline May 25

Sent to:

National Aviation Hall of Fame

Crossfield Award

1100 Spaatz Street

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

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: Programs, products and resources Aerospace Education classroom materialsNewslettersGrant and Award information 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