CIVIL AIR PATROLAEROSPACE EDUCATION
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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 [email protected]. 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