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

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.

04B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

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.

06B. Investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations and their properties, algorithms and relationships.

06C. Compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators and computers.

06D. Solve problems using comparison of quantities, ratios, proportions and percents.

07A. Measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods.

07B. Estimate measurements and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

07C. Select and use appropriate technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret results and communicate findings

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

09A. Demonstrate and apply geometric concepts involving points, lines, planes and space

10B. Formulate questions, design data collection methods, gather and analyze data and communicate findings

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

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

12A. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change

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

18B. Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society.

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

24A. Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.