The program offers a unique blend of field trips to operational aviation facilities and hands-on activities, providing a comprehensive and engaging introduction to aerospace for middle schoolers.
The Aerospace Academy 2 Week Summer Program at Kino Junior High School offers middle school students an immersive experience in space and flight. Participants engage in hands-on activities such as building and launching model rockets and utilizing flight simulators. The program includes educational field trips to aviation-related sites like the Sky Harbor Control Tower, the Southwest Airlines maintenance hangar, and the MCC Planetarium. Students also benefit from guest speakers who are experts in the field and receive air & space swag. The curriculum is designed to expand knowledge and awareness of aviation and space topics, providing experiential learning that can inspire future STEM-related careers. The program aims to prepare students for success by offering challenging opportunities in a supportive environment.
A typical day involves a mix of hands-on activities like flight simulations and model rocket building, interspersed with educational field trips and presentations from guest speakers.
This program is best for middle school students in 6th-8th grade who are interested in flight and space and want to explore aviation and aerospace careers.
Kino Junior High School, 848 North Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203-4806
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