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From page 51... ... 51 This chapter provides an in-depth review of seven different aviation organizations that have found success and longevity in offering aviation educational opportunities for students (Grades K–12) as well as for professional educators. Read the entire page →
From page 52... ... 52 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation stories of success. The seven identified organizations can provide a template for other organizations to learn from and help them develop their unique curriculum. Read the entire page →
From page 53... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 53 was mentioned in Chapter 2. STEM is more of a label than an educational standard. Read the entire page →
From page 54... ... 54 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 1: Richland County School District One Challenger Learning Center Summary The Challenger Learning Center in Columbia, South Carolina (www.thechallengercenter.net) , is an exciting, hands-on aeronautics and space-themed educational program designed to provide interactive learning experiences, integrating science and math curricula with information and technology. Read the entire page →
From page 55... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 55 Programming and Curriculum The Challenger Learning Center ensures all activities align with South Carolina's education standards, so it is easy for school district classroom teachers to bring their students to the Challenger Learning Center for aerospace educational opportunities and not lose classroom instructional time. Activity Schedule Elementary PreK–Grade 3 1.5 hours or less Grades 4 and 5 3 hours Middle School Grades 6–8 3–4 hours Secondary Grades 9–12 If in their school: the length of the class period If at the Center: 3–4 hours Summer Events: Camps are Monday through Thursday School Year: Monday through Friday Standards South Carolina Curriculum Standards http://thechallengercenter.net/? Read the entire page →
From page 56... ... 56 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation The Challenger Learning Center has formal partnerships with local higher education, regional Girl Scouts, and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Informal partnerships (without written agreements) Read the entire page →
From page 57... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 57 Case Study 2: Pima Air & Space Museum Summary The Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona (www.pimaair.org) is one of the largest nongovernment-funded aviation and space museums in the world. Read the entire page →
From page 58... ... 58 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Marketing The Pima Air & Space Museum has an in-depth website highlighting the venue, programming, camps, and the Arizona Aerospace Foundation. The website gives a complete history of the museum and shows how to become involved as a volunteer, a member, or a donor. Read the entire page →
From page 59... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 59 Pima Air & Space Museum Insights 1. There are many organizations with which to collaborate or partner (e.g., Civil Air Patrol, universities, and industry) Read the entire page →
From page 60... ... 60 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 3: Insitu RoboFlight Academy Summary The RoboFlight Academy is offered each July in Bingen, Washington. Boeing Insitu and their employees volunteer countless hours in their communities to support a variety of educational programs. Read the entire page →
From page 61... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 61 Activity Schedule RoboFlight Academy is 1 week and designed for students in Grades 10 through 12. Standards Meets generally accepted STEM standards. Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... 62 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 4: West Michigan Aviation Academy Summary The West Michigan Aviation Academy (www.westmichiganaviation.org) is a tuitionfree public charter high school founded by Dick and Betsy DeVos. Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 63 aviation-themed high school, the added curriculum at WMAA is for students who have a passion for aviation or an interest in STEM. Students at WMAA • Experience hands-on instruction from caring and dedicated faculty. Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... 64 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 5: Gaetz Aerospace Institute and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Summary The Gaetz Aerospace Institute is a division of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (https:// erau.edu/gaetz-aerospace-institute) and located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. Read the entire page →
From page 65... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 65 officially registered in the university's courses. The concurrent or dual enrollment courses administered at high schools reflect the pedagogical, theoretical, and philosophical orientation of the university's collegiate courses. Read the entire page →
From page 66... ... 66 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 6: Basic and Advanced Aerospace Educator Courses, Middle Tennessee State University Summary Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (http://mtsu.edu/aerospace/ workshops.php) has been offering aerospace educator courses since 1958. Read the entire page →
From page 67... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 67 Programming and Curriculum Instructors align the university's Graduate Aerospace Education curriculum to the standards of the Tennessee State Department of Education. Throughout the courses, participants learn about various aspects of the aerospace industry. Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... 68 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation Case Study 7: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Summary The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (www.wingsmuseum.org) Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... Selected Case Studies of Entities Involved in Aviation Education 69 NASA Aeronautics and Space Technologies. The Wings Over the Rockies has several educational activities from which to choose. Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... 70 Developing Innovative Strategies for Aviation Education and Participation The museum is working with the Cherry Creek School District and a school management organization to build an aerospace charter middle school at the Denver Centennial Airport. The Denver area is expansive, and specific partnerships can create competition between different school districts that are starting high school aviation programs. Read the entire page →

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... 51 This chapter provides an in-depth review of seven different aviation organizations that have found success and longevity in offering aviation educational opportunities for students (Grades K–12) as well as for professional educators.