1. Rocket Science for Educators; K-12 Techniques for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Todd H. Treichel – American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 2015 Regional Leadership Conference, 2 nd & 3 rd September 2015, Pasadena, CA

2. 2 AIAA - Rocket Science for Educators Summary The Wisconsin section of AIAA is based in Madison, Wisconsin and has a current membership of approximately 200 members. 199 Total Members - (18 associate fellows, 2 associate members, 64 educator associates, 2 fellows, 24 members, 30 senior members, 27 students at UW- Madison, 10 at Milwaukee School of Engineering, 8 at UW-Milwaukee, and 14 other students) 76 Professionals 64 Educators 60 Students

3. 3 Rocket Science for Educators Workshops Conducted Over Past 4 Years Each K-12 Educator Received: RockSim rocket simulation software license Reusable payload-capable model rocket kit AIAA curriculum package, grade-level adaptable Taught by Aerospace Professionals Apogeerockets.com

4. Design & Simulation Software Instructors are AIAA members and Aerospace professionals. Highlights of the workshop included a series of lectures that included demonstration firing of rocket engines. Design software was used to demonstrate rocket design techniques, 3D imaging, and flight simulation followed by construction and flight of a payload capable rocket

5. 5 Workshop Goals Provide basic knowledge of aerospace engineering and rockets. Provide rocket design and simulation software training and user license. Allows educator to have access to reference material for rocket propulsion. Knowledge of how to build an electric powered launch pad. Assure safety and how to properly conduct a rocket launch for educational groups. Build interest and excitement about STEM. Provide an opportunity for hands-on experiences with STEM subjects by designing, building, launching, and recovering payload capable rocket. Raise educational aspirations, knowledge of STEM, and interest in pursuing a career in aerospace. Improve teaching of STEM subjects by collaborating with teacher preparation and professional development activities.

6. 66 Curriculum and STEM Topics

7. 2010- Workshop 7 De Pere Green Bay Madison Oregon Mc Farland Middleton New Berlin Butte des Mort Sheboygan Glendale Hartford Rosholt

8. 2010 Workshop Survey Summary 8 Average Score 8.9 Too much math for my interests. Educators were asked to rate workshop (0-10 Scale) 0 = I should have stayed home 10 = The workshop surpassed my expectations Comments optional

9. End of School Year Follow Up Survey 9 11 out of 14 responded to survey.

10. 10 Press Coverage Resulting from 2010 Workshop Wisconsin State Journal – October 2010, AIAA Aerospace Magazine – March 2011, AIAA 2010 Annual Report (Region 3)

11. 2012 - Workshop 11 Wrightstown Kaukauna Sheboygan DePere GreenBay Oshkosh FonduLac Madison Maribel Portage Hortonville

12. 2012 Workshop Survey Summary 12 Score Workshop Participants Average Score 9.13 Too advanced for my grade schoolers. I wish there were water rocket examples. Educators were asked to rate workshop (0-10 Scale) 0 = I should have stayed home 10 = The workshop surpassed my expectations Comments optional

13. Press Coverage: May 2012 Issue Aerospace America 13

14. 2013 - Workshop 14 Milwaukee Sheboygan Oshkosh Beloit Fon du Lac

15. 2013 Workshop Survey Summary 15 Educators were asked to rate workshop (0-10 Scale) 0 = I should have stayed home 10 = The workshop surpassed my expectations Comments optional Average Score 9.44

16. Press Coverage: April 2013 Issue Aerospace America 16

17. 2014 – Workshop 17 Spaceport Sheboygan Wauwatosa Richfield Elm Grove Wisconsin Rapids Milwaukee Oak Creek Madison Spaceport Sheboygan FAA Cleared Airspace

18. 2014 Workshop 18

19. 19 2014 Workshop Survey Summary Educators were asked to rate workshop (0-10 Scale) 0 = I should have stayed home 10 = The workshop surpassed my expectations Comments optional Average Score 9.40 2014

20. Press Coverage: May 2014 Issue Aerospace America 20

21. Future AIAA Work 21

22. 22 Student was teacher nominated and used AIAA rocket science project as part of her nomination application and was accepted to the 2013 Camp Badger program at University of Wisconsin – Madison. Camp Badger is a one-week, residential program for Wisconsin teenagers entering eighth grade in the fall where they have demonstrated exceptional math and science skills and given the opportunity to explore technology and engineering through advanced learning.. I’m noticing as the years go by, fewer kids build things. They use their hands for video games, but to actually build a rocket and understand why it does what it does is so valuable. So I just wanted to say thanks again for the AIAA rocket construction and launch. It makes such a difference in getting kids to see math and science outside of a textbook and to put a real world interest at work with my students goes along way with inspiring them with math and science topics.. Teacher Testimonial: Student Advancement: Maria Murray Educator Feedback Received

23. Educating Future Scientists and Engineers 23

24. Educating Future Scientists and Engineers 24 1.Encourage extracurricular activities such as Robotics (LEGO) Activities Science fairs Rocketry clubs and competitions 2.Get parental buy-in to help! (lead teams, etc.) 3.Compete with a pervasive sports culture, electronic entertainment 4.Provide problem-solving and open-ended assignments 5.Assign Long-term research projects and papers 6.Provide opportunity for hands-on experiments and projects 7.Provide opportunities to write technical reports, give scientific presentations 8.Retain scientific curiosity, especially for girls, beyond late elementary school 9. Communication skills are very important for scientists and engineers – encourage school plays, debate teams and clubs, public speaking 10.Good engineers and scientists are creative – encourage art, music, acting, etc.

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