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Aerospace Education

Overview AE Mission AE Membership (AEM) AE Membership Benefits AE Curricula AE Programs AE Grants, Awards, Workshops

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 ordinary subjects in extraordinary ways.

Curriculum meets national academic content standards and addresses STEM (Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives.

Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)

A special category of Civil Air Patrol membership- no 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

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

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 Materials- Something 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 CareersAerospace 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 AdultsJourney of Flight Textbook

GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS Poster Sets

Aerospace Curriculum: Index of Related Topics

Modules: Aerospace Dimensions

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 EditionAerospace: The Journey of Flight

Comprehensive 675- page, 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

Downloadable 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 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

Free orientation flight in CAP airplane! To participate, contact jstone@capnhq.gov. 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)

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

$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)

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 presentations- award application on website below- deadline 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

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

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/aeto find information on:

Programs, products and resources

Aerospace Education classroom materials

Newsletters and monthly e-news updates

Grant and Award informationLinks

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

Contact any CAPrepresentative in your local area or Contact the National Headquarters Staff in Montgomery, AL at ae@capnhq.gov

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