A visit to a classroom or a tour of your hangar can be the spark that changes a young person’ life for the better.
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STEM Flights releases free aviation lesson plans for classrooms
The lesson plans, designed specifically for grades 6 through 12, are simple for teachers to use, even for those with no aviation background, and are designed to be flexible enough to fit into a single class period, after-school program, or as part of a broader STEM curriculum, according to STEM Flights officials.
Space-related content added to EAA AeroEducate
The agreement with Sierra Space provides EAA AeroEducate with an expert to help create new space-focused activities for the K-12 students who use the platform.
STEM Flights and EAA join forces
Under the new agreement, STEM Flights students will have the opportunity to enroll in AeroEducate programs, and qualifying AeroEducate students will have the opportunity to take a flight with STEM Flights.
Joe Clark Innovation Lab opens at National Aviation Hall of Fame
“The Joe Clark Innovation Lab is more than just a learning space — it’s a place where imagination takes flight,” National Hall of Fame officials said. “By providing students with the tools and inspiration they need, we are fostering the future leaders of aerospace and continuing the legacy of innovation that defines our nation’s aviation history.”
Teen pilot mentor inspires the next generation
At just 17 Mia Anderson is the youngest pilot mentor in the history of STEM Flights, a non-profit that introduces middle and high school students to aviation.
STEM Flights celebrates five years
“When you can get a kid airborne and actively participating in the flight, their confidence and motivation soars,” says STEM Flights Founder Dave Brubaker. “Flying can expand horizons for kids and inspire them to dream bigger.”
Oklahoma university launches aviateOK app
The app was designed to educate K-12 students about the aviation industry and encourage students who are interested in aerospace to learn more, according to university officials.
Middle school students get up-close look at a C-17
A recent STEM program at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky gave students a chance to get inside a C-17.