5th-8th Grade AeroStar Aviation Exploration Fall 2021 Program

5th-8th Grade AeroStar Aviation Exploration students will have the opportunity to participate in weekly virtual classes twice a week and activity days once a month, in person, at Olive Harvey College. Topics such as Introduction to Aviation, Aircraft Anatomy, and so much more will be covered!
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME TO THE 5TH-8TH GRADE AEROSTARS AVIATION EXPLORATION FALL 2021 PROGRAM

    • Thank you for enrolling!

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Intro to Aviation

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda

    • Introduction to Aviation and Aerospace Presentation Slides

    • Activity 1: Terminology Check and Word Scramble

    • Activity 2: Facts and Impact

    • Resource Links: Aviation and Aerospace
  • 3

    History of Aviation

    • Quiz: History of Aviation
  • 4

    Flight Theory and Aircraft Anatomy

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda

  • 5

    Weather

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 6

    In Person Activity Day, Saturday October 23rd

    • Activity Day Outline
  • 7

    Airspace

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 8

    Air Traffic Control

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 9

    Airport Basics

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 10

    In Person Activity Day, Saturday November 13th

    • Activity Day Outline
  • 11

    Airport Operations and Ground Handling

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 12

    Aircraft Maintenance

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 13

    Aviation Safety

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 14

    In Person Activity Day, Saturday December 11th

    • Activity Day Outline
  • 15

    Intro to Space (Starting December 13th)

    • Weekly Lesson Agenda
  • 16

    SEE YOU SOON!

    • Before We Go...