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Phone: 1.866.740.1260Passcode: 26475271AIAA Educator Academy: A New Challenge for AIAA SectionsEdgar BeringSept 5, 2013Please review this presentation before the event. Some slides will need to be hidden (Right Click > Hide Slide) depending on your audience and the module you are teaching.Hide Slide 20 OR 21 based on audienceIf you are teaching:Mars Rover- Hide Slides xx- xxElectric Cargo Plane- Hide Slides xx-xx and xx-xxSpace Weather Balloon- Hide Slides xx-xx and xx-xx2OutlineAcademy OverviewStarting an Academy ProgramMini-workshopFull WorkshopCapstone EventsThe Three ModulesMars Rover CelebrationElectric Cargo PlaneSpace Weather BalloonEffectively inspire K-12 students to pursue STEM careersEngage our Educator Associates with AIAA members

The Problem

Strategic GoalsEngage 65% of the AIAA membership in STEM K-12 OutreachMarket research indicates 52% actively want to help with outreach right now!Engage 8 million students per year with an AIAA volunteer or in an AIAA activityTrivial if Goal 1 is attainedTo reach all kids, need high volume programs that can be run far from our population centersUse a series of Curriculum Modules that will teach engineering-related concepts in fields such as aeronautics, astronautics and robotics (STEM) This regional program will increase interaction among Educator Associates, AIAA Professional Members, K-12 students, and the local communityOne SolutionRegions and SectionsThe Layers

Educator Associates and Section Mentors impacting thousands of StudentsThe ObjectivesPublish AIAA-approved, standards-aligned curriculum modules that convey the wonder and excitement of careers in aerospace. The first three of these have been published.Have these curricula adopted on a long term basis in many schools.Engagement with the schools that are using the curricula by their local sections.Quantitative efficacy assessments from the teachers using the materials. The ModulesMars RoverOriginated in Tucson SectionMatured by Houston SectionElectric Cargo PlaneMid-Atlantic SectionSpace Weather BalloonHouston, Michigan, Northern NJ Sections, with others9AIAA Educator AcademyThe AIAA Educator Academy has dedicated web pages, which will give you all the tools for a successful program from workshop to capstone eventhttps://www.aiaa.org/AIAAEducatorAcademy/

Webinars to Guide You Through the ProcessA series of webinars about different aspects of the AIAA Educator Academy have been recorded. To hear and download the presentations, please go to http://www.aiaa.org/STEM-K12-Webinars/Starting an Educator Academy Program in Your SectionMini-workshopSection Council plus enough others to make 20Introduce one module in detailFull Academy Visit6 hour Teacher Training WorkshopTrain the Trainers Workshop (leave a legacy behind)Train the Capstone Organizers WorkshopThis visit is mostly the Institutes responsibilityStarting an Educator Academy Program in Your SectionCapstone Regional CompetitionProvides incentive for teachers to use the whole curriculumProvides increased opportunity for Section-Teacher contactThe Sections jobMentoringTC and Engineers as Educators members provide content and teaching supportFollow Up Evaluations

Mars Rover CelebrationStudents design and build a Mars Rover to carry out a specific science mission on the surface of Mars.Grade Levels: 3-5 and 6-8Contact:Dr. Edgar BeringUniversity of HoustonEABering@uh.edu Electric Cargo PlaneStudents design and build an electric cargo plane that carries the maximum amount of payloadGrade Levels: 6-8 and 9-12Contact:Tom Milnes JHU Applied Physics LabThomas.Milnes@jhuapl.edu Space Weather BalloonStudents design and build a space weather balloon to collect dataGrade Levels: 9-12Contact:Dr. Ben LongmierAssistant Professor, University of MichiganLongmier@umich.edu

The Reward

Mars Rover Celebration Curriculum ModuleWhat is the Mars Rover Curriculum Module?A six week inquiry based science curriculum for grades 3-8.Teams select a specific science mission on Mars. 15 5E Lesson Plans.All Lessons feature an Essential QuestionScience Notebook evaluationStandards AlignedKey Words and Reading Strategy

19What is Mars Rover Celebration?Primary and middle school (Grades 3-8) students design and build a model Mars rover.Teams select a specific science mission on Mars. The model is a mock-up of mostly found/recycled objects.Option to contain a low-cost solar-powered car kit ($10) or radio-controlled car ($25) may serve as the chassis.

20Standards & SkillsScience process skillsLaboratory experienceInvestigation planningData collectionInferenceOrganizationCommunicationWritingTeamwork

21Mars Rover PedagogyCobern, W. W.,Schuster, D.,Adams, B.,Applegate, B.,Skjold, B.,Undreiu, A.,and Gobert, J. D.(2010). Experimental comparison of inquiry and direct instruction in science.Research in Science & Technological Education, 28(1): 8196.http://www.wmich.edu/way2go/docs/Experimental%20comparison%20of%20inquiry%20and%20direct%20instruction%20in%20.pdfConceptual understanding can be delivered through both inquiry and direct instruction.Inquiry-based science instruction promotes a greater understanding of scientific investigation as a process.This approach supports the central goal of the Mars Rover Celebrationto promote long-term interest in STEM-related fields and careers.

22Mars Rover PedagogyStudent choice should drive classroom activities & discourse.Teachers should act as guides & listeners whenever possible.Active exploration should precede explanation of new material.Student experience and preconceptions should be recognized and addressed.Divergent thinking should be actively encouraged.

23Mars Rover Celebration EventPlease review this presentation before the event. Some slides will need to be hidden (Right Click > Hide Slide) depending on your audience and the module you are teaching.Hide Slide 20 OR 21 based on audienceIf you are teaching:Mars Rover- Hide Slides xx- xxElectric Cargo Plane- Hide Slides xx-xx and xx-xxSpace Weather Balloon- Hide Slides xx-xx and xx-xx24Why an Event?The Mars Rover Capstone EventHelps to prepare children in a way that traditional classroom lessons cannot fully achieveStudents learn to work in teams over a period of time, accountability for project completion, presentation skills, and experience the scientific method in a fun and fulfilling activityStudents can participate in a STEM-based activity encompassing many individual interests.

Getting ReadyThe Mars Rover Capstone EventDesigned to be executed in a single classroom, one grade level, a school-wide competition, or a citywide event. Smaller school-level competitions help reduce the number of models in the city-wide competitions.

Electric Cargo Plane27Electric Cargo PlaneExposes students to aerospace engineering and the engineering design processStudents study how to make things flyIndoor setting No expensive Radio Control equipment requiredA capstone event where the students compete to see which student or student team can lift the most cargo can be added28Electric Powered Flight as a Learning ToolTopics for LearningNewtons Laws, Forces and Torques, Conservation of Mass, Momentum, and Energy, DC Electronics, Dynamics, Kinematics, Propulsion, Energy Conversion, Aerodynamics, Gravity, Stability, Equilibrium, Drag, Lift, Friction29Why Tethered Flight?Radio Controlled Airplanes Can Be Problematic for School UseExpensive Electromechanical Controls NeededLarge Airfield and Good Weather Needed Tethered Flight Solves These Problems

30Tethered Flight Concept

Constrained Flight Path Can be done Indoors Expensive RC Equipment not needed

PowerPoleTether

PowerSupplyFlatSpeakerWireClear Packing Tape31Electric Cargo Plane ChallengeMust complete one lap of tethered flight with and without cargo about the power polePlane must be 8 off the ground at all timesScoringMESAMECOral3030Written5520Design4020Performance5555 - Most Weight50 - Next Most 3030 x Cargo/Best CargoTOTAL18010032What You Get

MANDATORYKelvin Electronics 8506473-6V, 17000 RPM, .26Ahttp://www.kelvin.com$.79 each OPTIONALKelvin Electronics 990175$5.75 per set of 8

33Whats NeededPower Pole - We recommend Kelvin 850747 - $175http://www.kelvin.com

Power Supply Model Train Variable DC Transformer

34Whats NeededWings - Pink or Blue Foam Board - Home Depot $12

Fuselage - Basswood or Graphite Kite Stay

35Where to Put CargoDont Want to Change Trim of AirplaneShould Add Cargo Such that Center of Gravity (Balance Point) Does not moveAerodynamic and Gravity Forces remain aligned so Airplane Remains Trimmed36Practice, PracticeSuccessful teams will have experience flying, adjusting, and repairing planesUnlikely to do well if your plane hasnt been tested with power poleTeachers can use AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program to Obtain Power Pole and Power Supply( up to 2 teachers per school may apply- grants are reviewed on their own merit)37Space Weather BalloonProject Aether: AuroraA precursor/test of concept for Module38GenesisModule stems from Project AetherRun by Ben Longmier from Houston (3 yrs), and now Ann Arbor Michigan (1yr) http://ProjectAether.org Middle School, High School, Undergrad levels of hands-on educationKey AspectDesigned to be highly interactive in terms of gaining hands-on build experience and field experienceSpace Weather Balloon Concept

40ChallengeConstruct equipment to fly to the edge of space and back while:Tracking with GPS and radioTaking photos Performing an experimentFlight takes 2-3 hrs, travels ~100milesRecovery can be in remote areasFuture engineering design challengesFor now, just surviving and getting back is the challenge!Setting Up to Fly

Launch Day (or night)

Inflation

Taking Off

Tracking

Recovery

Curriculum ModuleContains a 12 week lesson unit plan for the classroom to prepare for Planning, Launch/RecoveryExperiment ideasList of supplies

Starting an Educator Academy Program in Your SectionMini-workshopSection Council plus enough others to make 20Introduce one module in detailFull Academy Visit6 hour Teacher Training WorkshopTrain the Trainers Workshop (leave a legacy behind)Train the Capstone Organizers WorkshopThis visit is mostly the Institutes responsibilityStarting an Educator Academy Program in Your SectionCapstone Regional CompetitionProvides incentive for teachers to use the whole curriculumProvides increased opportunity for Section-Teacher contactThe Sections jobMentoringTC and Engineers as Educators members provide content and teaching supportFollow Up Evaluations

How to StartContact Lisa Bacon (lisab@aiaa.org) and me, Edgar Bering (eabering@uh.edu)Tell us you want to schedule a mini-workshop visitTell us which modules you are most interested inprioritizeGive us a range of datesSpecial ThanksCurriculum modules developed in conjunction with our AIAA partners:Special Thanks to our STEM K-12 Development Team:Ben LongmierElizabeth HenriquezTom MilnesPaul WiedornEdgar BeringLisa BaconElana Slagle

The AIAA Mid-Atlantic SectionThe AIAA Houston SectionThe University of HoustonThe AdAstra Rocket Company