The fascination of flying an airplane, launching a rocket, conquering space and becoming an astronaut or pilot will come alive to youth (K-12) as they explore Soaring Above and Beyond, the new Aerospace Adventure series. Through fun and challenging learn-by-doing activities, youth will not only learn about flying kites, hot air balloons, remote control airplanes, gliders and space shuttles, but they will also develop important life skills that will help prepare them for the work place. Each project manual contains 10- 14 different activities that the students can complete in the areas of aviation, space, kites, hot air balloons, weather and aerospace careers.

Instructional Materials

One group activity guide, four youth guides for grades K-12, and one workshop facilitator's guide.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

01A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

03B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.

03C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

04A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

05A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

05B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

05C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

08B. Interpret and describe numerical relationships using tables, graphs and symbols.

11A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry

11B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design

12D. Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them

19A. Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities

The fascination of flying an airplane, launching a rocket, conquering space and becoming an astronaut or pilot will come alive to youth (K-12) as they explore Soaring Above and Beyond, the new Aerospace Adventure series. Through fun and challenging learn-by-doing activities, youth will not only learn about flying kites, hot air balloons, remote control airplanes, gliders and space shuttles, but they will also develop important life skills that will help prepare them for the work place. Each project manual contains 10- 14 different activities that the students can complete in the areas of aviation, space, kites, hot air balloons, weather and aerospace careers.

Instructional Materials

One group activity guide, four youth guides for grades K-12, and one workshop facilitator's guide.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

01A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

03B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.

03C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

04A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

05A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

05B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

05C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

08B. Interpret and describe numerical relationships using tables, graphs and symbols.

11A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry

11B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design

12D. Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them

19A. Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities