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| Session I June 23 - 26, 2008 Paine Field Airport Everett, Washington |
Session II August 4 - 7, 2008 Paine Field Airport Everett, Washington |
| Paine Field Airport Home < Science of Flight for Teachers | |
The Science of Flight for Teachers introduces educators to
the scientific principles of flight. The class also provides
participants with instructional strategies that effectively present
these principles to their students. In addition, participants will be
exposed to the many facets of aviation and the career opportunities
available to their students.
 Highlights of the course: 1. Introduction to the physics of flight; 2. Classroom experiments and demonstrations; 3. Strategies for teaching the principles of flight; 4. Field trips include: ▪ Boeing Everett plant5. Two hours of flight instruction in a Cessna 172 given by a Certified Flight Instructor 6. 15 to 20 minute rides in various aircraft; 7. Career sessions with aviation professionals including aircraft mechanics, a search and rescue crew, airline pilots, aircraft dispatchers, FAA control tower personnel and administrators; 8. Instructional strategies effective in raising middle school and secondary students’ awareness of modern aviation as a career option. 9. Discussions and strategies designed to attract minority and female students to the aviation field. Many of these issues will be directly addressed by female and minority members of the aviation community. Course Instructor: Gary Evans is a science and mathematics teacher with the Snohomish School District and former adjunct faculty member of Seattle Pacific University, as well as a private pilot. He holds a Masters of Education Degree in Science Education, has developed science, mathematics, and aviation curricula, and has been a classroom teacher for 38 years. The Science of Flight for Teachers is in its 12th year. |
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To register for this summer's class sessions or for more information contact: Sandy Johnson, Paine Field, at 425-388-5102 or the instructor, Gary Evans, at 360-629-2005. |
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Course Syllabus* (this document is in pdf format) |
Science of Flight Photo Gallery |