# Presentation: 518860

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION IN   CIVIL AIR PATROL

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION IN   CIVIL AIR PATROL**

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

- Course Goal:
-      After completing this course, each student will understand and be able to accomplish all of the duties and responsibilities of an aerospace education officer in CAP.

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

-  Definition
-  Mission
-  Aerospace Education Officer Duties
-  Internal Aerospace Education
-  External Aerospace Education
-  Regulations
-  Materials
-  Workshops

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION 

-  Events
-  Awards
-  Textbooks
-  Programs
-  Aerospace Education Members
-  Reports
-  Compliance inspections
-  Aerospace activities

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION 

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**** **
**DEFINED**

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**** . . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.
**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**** **supports science, math,         and technology education while providing teachers           with the tools to teach the required                          curriculum in an extraordinary way.

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**
**MISSION**

**CIVIL AIR PATROL’S                              AEROSPACE EDUCATION MISSION:**
- To educate both Civil Air Patrol members and           the general public on the important role aviation             and space has played and will continue to play in America’s future.
- 2.  To encourage our nation’s youth to consider aerospace careers and to promote civil      aviation in local communities.

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**
**OFFICER’S DUTIES**

**IN THE LOCAL UNIT**
- weekly current events discussion
- oversee the aerospace education portion of the cadet and senior member programs
- ensure cadet orientation flights are taking place
- work with the unit activities officer to plan enrichment activities
- file reports as required by regulation; brief unit commander regularly
- support wing / region / national activities
- support the external aerospace education programs in the community
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## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**
**OFFICER’S DUTIES**

**IN THE WING / REGION**
- ensure training for newly appointed aerospace education officers
- develop and carry out the wing plan of action for aerospace education
- visit subordinate units
- provide program support as necessary and reasonable
- report names of members earning Yeager awards; issue certificates
- ensure nominations are made for grants and awards
- support the program with a regular newsletter or column in the wing newsletter
- ensure the dissemination of changes in programs, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to aerospace education
- support external aerospace education programs and activities
- report on your program
** **

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONREGULATIONS/MANUALS/PAMPHLETS

**REGULATIONS**
- CAPR 0-2
- CAPR 0-9
- CAPR 5-4  *
- CAPR 20-1 *
- CAPR 39-3 *
- CAPR 50-4 *
- CAPR 50-17 *
- CAPR 52-16 *
- CAPR 76-1 *
- CAPR 280-2
*** = web    **

**PAMPHLETS**
- CAPP 6 (P)
- CAPP 14 (P)
- CAPP 15
- CAPP 215

**MANUALS**
- CAPM 39-2 *
- CAPM 50-1 (P)
- CAPM 50-20 *
-  CAPM 190-1 *
**P = purchase**

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONBOOKLETS/CERTIFICATES/VISUALS

**BOOKLETS**
- Bookstore Catalogue
- Supply Depot Aerospace Catalogue
- AEX volume 1
- AEX volume 2

**CERTIFICATES**
- CAPC 6
- CAPC 15
- CAPC 17
- CAPC 20
- CAPC 28
- CAPC 30
- CAPC 31
- CAPC 32
- CAPC 215
- AEX  / AEM

**VISUAL AIDS**
- CAPVA 52-1
- CAPVA 52-2
- CAPVA 52-3
- CAPVA 176

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONTESTING MATERIALS AND FORMS

**FORMS**
- CAPF 8
- CAPF 13
- CAPF 17
- CAPF 23
- CAPF 24
- CAPF 31
- CAPF 45
- CAPF 45b
- CAPF 55a

- CAPF 66
- CAPF 95
- CAPF 124
- CAPF 126
- CAPF 127

**TESTING MATERIALS**
- CAPT 46 / 46a
- CAPT 47 / 47a
- CAPT 48 / 48a
- CAPT 49A & 49B
- CAPT 61 / 61a
- CAPT 62 / 62a
- CAPT 63 / 63a
- CAPT 64 / 64a
- CAPT 65 / 65a
- CAPT 67-1,2,3

##  FREE AEROSPACE EDUCATION  PROGRAM SUPPORT MATERIALS  

**PRESCHOOL – EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS** **          **
- Aerospace For The Very Young
- Four-in-One Activity Books
**ELEMENTARY GRADES**** **
- Activity Booklets
- Fun In Flight
- Drawing Lessons From Aerospace History [Dot-to-Dot]
**MIDDLE GRADES / JUNIOR HIGH**
- Thematic unit Resource Packets
**GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS**
- Poster Sets
- Bibliography and Resource Listing
- Index of Related Topics

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONWORKSHOPS

**INTERNAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   provide training Aerospace Education Officers
-   can be held at local unit, Wing Headquarters
-   support programs
-   provide networking opportunities
**EXTERNAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   provide training for educators, local community as well as members
-   Wing / Region
-   support programs
-   provide networking opportunities
** **

## Held annually since 1968
Recognized as the premier conference of its kind in the nation
Brings participants together with gifted speakers, motivational educators, and aerospace business and industry leaders 
Provides information, hands-on training on using aviation and space themes to teach science, math, technology, and other subjects in the classroom or in the local unit
Professional development -- 30 contact hours 

APRIL 2-5, 2003 --- CINCINNATI, OHIO                                              part of the year-long celebration of the                                             centennial of powered flight

- Recognized as the premier conference of its kind in the nation
- Brings participants together with gifted speakers, motivational educators, and aerospace business and industry leaders
- Provides information, hands-on training on using aviation and space themes to teach science, math, technology, and other subjects in the classroom or in the local unit
- Professional development -- 30 contact hours
- APRIL 2-5, 2003 --- CINCINNATI, OHIO                                              part of the year-long celebration of the                                             centennial of powered flight

**NATIONAL CONGRESS ON                           AVIATION AND SPACE EDUCATION**** **

## CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

**NATIONAL CONGRESS CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP**
- Established in 1979, the Crown Circle is the highest award of the National Congress.
- Induction into Crown Circle [always as part of the National Congress program] is one of the most prestigious honors bestowed worldwide in the field of aerospace education.
- Nomination packages are sent to National             Headquarters and must be postmarked                              by 1 January.

## CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE            EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR**** . . . . . . . .**
- Established in 1986 by aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield, this award recognizes and honors classroom teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education and for their dedication to the students they teach.
- Presented as part of the National Congress program.
- Nomination packages must reach National                          Headquarters no later than 1 February.

## FRANK G. BREWER MEMORIAL AEROSPACE AWARDS

**CATEGORY I / CATEGORY II --- CADETS / SENIORS**** **
- MUST be written for accomplishments in the previous calendar year ONLY
**CATEGORY III --- INDIVIDUAL**** **
- for accomplishments over a continuous period of up to ten years
**CATEGORY IV --- ORGANIZATIONS**** **
- for accomplishments over a continuous period of up to ten years
**CATEGORY V --- AVVNIVERSARY **[every fifth year]
- for accomplishments over a period of more than twenty years
- Nominations due to Wing Headquarters by 1 February
- Region selections to National by 1 March
- National Awards presented at summer National Board

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONMISSION AWARDS

**RECOGNIZES TOP THREE WINGS IN THE NATION **
**RECOGNIZES THE TOP WING IN EACH REGION**
-   selection based on evaluation of Wing Activity Report
** ****Wing staff training**
** ****Yeager awards**
** ****Internal program support**
** ****External program support**
** ****Workshops and training courses**
** ****Participation in the Excellence Award Program**
** ****Participation in National Congress**
** ****Submission of award nominations**
- Activity Reports to DCS/AE and National                                 Headquarters not later than 15 February

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONSPECIALTY TRACK TRAINING

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION SPECIALTY TRAINING TRACK --- 215 T / 215 S / 215 M**
- Knowledge requirements
- Performance requirements
- Test at each level
- Must hold a leadership position
- Can work through the rating levels in one year
- If your primary assignment is as Aerospace Education Officer and you do not hold a master level rating, regulations require you to                 be training in this specialty track

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONCROSSFIELD AWARD

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE**
**EDUCATION MASTER EDUCATION AWARD**
- honors aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield
- award is a ribbon and a certificate
- Certificate issued by National Headquarters

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONAWARDS AND RECOGNITION

**COMPLETE LEVEL III**** . . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn the Grover Loening Aerospace Award
**TAKE THE YEAGER EXAM****. . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn a ribbon and a certificate
**215 SPECIALTY TRACK TRAINING  ****. . . . . . . .**
- Complete the Technician rating and wear the Aerospace Education Badge
- Complete the Senior rating and add a bronze star to your badge
- Complete the Master rating and add a gold star to your badge
**EARN THE 215 MASTER RATING**** . . . . . . . .**
**. . . . . . . . **earn a ribbon and a certificate

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONPROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS**
- based on study of AEROSPACE:  The Journey of Flight
- test may be closed-book or open book
- required for all Aerospace Education Officers
- Yeager Award plus a presentation [internal or external] meets one of the requirements for completion of Level IV in the Senior Member Training Program.

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONYEAGER AWARD

**YEAGER AWARD**** . . . . . . . .**
- earned for successful completion of the Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members
- award consists of a ribbon and a certificate

## CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

- . . . . are supported with textbooks, thematic units, visual aids
- . . . . are National Standards-based
- . . . . support existing curriculum requirements
- . . . . support real world learning
- . . . . support programs involving peer coaching,
-            peer tutoring, group learning, mentoring
- . . . . assist teachers in preparing students to take
-           their place in the technological, global
-           aerospace society in which we live

## AEROSPACE:THE JOURNEY OF FLIGHT

** ****Comprehensive aerospace foundations textbook**
-        History of Airpower
-        Principles of Flight and Navigation
-        The Aerospace Community
-        Air Environment
-        Rockets
-        Space
** ****Teacher’s Guide****  **
- National Standards
- Lesson plans and objectives
- Sample tests

##  AEROSPACE DIMENSIONS

** ****Six Learning Modules**
**       ****Introduction To Aerospace**
**       ****Aircraft Systems, Airports, and Airways**
**       ****Air Environment**
**       ****Rockets**
**       ****Space Environment**
**       ****Spacecraft**
-   Interactive, hands-on, group-based
-   Provide basic foundational knowledge

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION  

**AEROSPACE  EDUCATION EXCELLENCE  AWARD PROGRAM**
- Hands-on, interactive program designed to support the teaching of science, math, and technology concepts in the classroom
- Six activities, chosen by teacher, and an aerospace day
- At the completion of the program, students earn certificates;    class receives a plaque
- Activity book, K – 5 / 6 – 12, offers a wide variety of lessons       that meet National Standards

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONSUPPORT FOR LOCAL UNITS

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE**
- unit visits
- training
- local workshops and seminars
- Aerospace Education seminar at Wing Conference
- Aerospace Newsletters
- articles in Wing newspaper
- Assistance in developing a plan of action
- assistance in program development

## CIVIL AIR PATROL          AEROSPACE EDUCATION WEBSITE

- _[http://www.capnhq.gov/nhq/aeroed/ETA/AE_Home.htm](http://www.capnhq.gov/nhq/aeroed/ETA/AE_Home.htm)_
- Easy to navigate and to find information on . . . . . . . . . . .
-  tools and resources
-  Aerospace Education classroom materials
-  Newsletters
-  Grant and Award information
-  Links

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP IN CIVIL AIR PATROL

-  $30.00 per year membership fee
-  Members receive:
-  Membership card
-  Membership certificate
-  Aerospace Educator pin
-  Subscription to Civil Air Patrol News
-  Special newsletters prepared especially for educators
-  Special curriculum materials prepared for classroom use
-  Access to “Members Only” materials on our website

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONREPORTS

**ACTIVITY REPORT**
- overview of all aspects of the Wing Aerospace Education program
- determines recognition for mission awards
- submit copies to DCS/AE, RDAE, and National Headquarters
- due at National Headquarters no later than 15 February each year
- documentation must be included

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS/INSPECTIONS

-  ensure compliance with all required elements
-  have files in good order, ready for inspection
-  be conversant about aerospace programs and activities 	in 	your wing
-  have your materials prepared in advance
-  be prepared to answer questions regarding your programs
-  like a good Scout, “Be Prepared!”

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION PLAN OF ACTION

** **Take an AE “snapshot” of wing
-       What is / is not being done?
** **Sort the aerospace education information
-   Set goals, measures, and due dates
-   Determine who can do it

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION PLAN OF ACTION

-   Decide, realistically, what needs to be done
-   Begin your thinking for a three-year plan of action
-   Get support from the Wing Commander
-   Publicize the POA
-   Evaluate the Plan of Action and the Plan of Action Process

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONCOMPLIANCE INSPECTION

- A CI is a total inspection of a wing
- A CI has 21 major parts or tabs
- The AE portion of the CI is Tab C
- Tab C has 17 areas of concern.  They are
-      1 - Wing AE positions staffed
-      2 - AE Budget
-      3 -  AEPSM
-      4 -  Specialty Track - 215
-      5 – AE Plan of Action (POA)

## AEROSPACE EDUCATIONCOMPLIANCE INSPECTION

-     6 – Current Unit AEO Roster
-      7 – Subordinate Unit Visits
-      8 – AEPSM – Supervision
-      9 – AE Publicity
-     10 – Wing AE Activity Report
-     11 – AE Excellence Award Program
-     12 – AE Conferences

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION                             COMPLIANCE INSPECTION**
**  **13 - AE Award Nominations
-      14 – Promotion of NCASE
-      15 – CAPP 15- Use of “How to”
-      16 – Internal –”above & beyond”
-      17 – External – “above & beyond”

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