1. CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION OUTREACH

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

3. 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.

4. 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. IN CAP

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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/

11. Textbook : Aerospace: The Journey of Flight – 2 nd Edition Comprehensive Nationally Recognized Costs $18.50 Order through Vanguard Industries http://vanguardmil.com/store/

12. 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

13. 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

14. Fly a Teacher Program For AEMs: To participate, contact jstone@cap.gov.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.

15. 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

16. 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 www.cap.gov/ae

17. Educator Grants Grants – up to $250 Grants applied toward AE related items/activities Grant recipients complete a short follow- up form

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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 Education Crown Circle Award C/O M.A. Thompson 3146 Valentino Court Oakton, VA 22124 Applications must be postmarked by May 15. www.ncase.info

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. 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