Aerospace
Civil
Air Patrol's unique mission of Aerospace Education is driven by our
objective, as specified in CAP's 1946 Congressional charter, to "...
encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities." In later
years, the words "civil aviation" changed to "aerospace
education." In both the internal AE program (for Cadets and Officers),
and the external program (helping teachers and schools promote aerospace),
Civil Air Patrol has become a leading voice in this specific area of
education.
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National Congress on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE)
is the premier aerospace education conference of its kind in the
nation. It is also one of Civil Air Patrol’s major contributions
to America’s aerospace education community. CAP uses this forum
to promote science, math and technology in today’s classrooms. Presented
annually since 1968, NCASE brings together educators from around
the nation to learn from a variety of gifted speakers and motivational
teachers. Aerospace-oriented hands-on activities for all |
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| grade
levels are offered in a variety of break-out sessions. Teachers
share new experiences and discover learning tools that will capture
the imagination of their students. Teachers learn how the wonders
of aviation and space can be a way to teach ordinary subjects in
an extraordinary way. Several awards are presented during the conference
including the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of
the Year Award, the National Aeronautic Association’s Frank G. Brewer
Trophy, National Coalition on Aviation Education Leadership Award,
and the National Congress Crown Circle for Aerospace Education Leadership. |
Hey Teachers! Find out more about Civil Air Patrol's Aerospace
Education Program by visiting the National
CAP AE Web Site
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