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A BRIGHTER FUTURE BEGINS TODAY

The Museum of Aviation assists in the funding of projects and programs by helping to bring community resources to schools,

students, and teachers.

Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base Georgia Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31099

(478) 923-6600 www.museumofaviation.org

Education in America is at a critical juncture, and the Museum of

Aviation recognizes the urgency and embraces this priority. The

Museum’s programs greatly enhance the traditional classroom-

based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

education experiences of children by providing constructive,

hands-on learning opportunities unmatched by any other regional

organization or facility. Participation in educational programming

was 49,933 in FY2015 and will continue to grow, as the need for

this type of educational programming is greater now than ever

before. Decreasing budgets and decreased staff poses significant

challenges in sustaining high-level programming. Simply stated,

we have to do more with less.

Teachers and Students The Museum of Aviation Education Center operates Science,

Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and History-focused

programs for learners’ ages 4 and older. Rigorous, goal-setting

experiences challenge students to solve problems, and improve upon

skills learned in school. Programs are aligned to the Georgia Standards

of Excellence. Programs highlight career opportunities and workforce

development strategies and are conducted both at the Museum of

Aviation and outreach locations.

ACE (Aviation Connections through Experiments)

Pre-K – 5th grade students: Science and Math STEM Field Trip

program at the Museum of Aviation feature activities correlated to

grade specific standards. The “Wonder Wings” Field Trip is for Pre K

– Kindergarten and features “Things that Fly” and “Models of

Transportation”. Outreach programs are available to bring fun

activities to the school sites.

Mission Quest Flight Simulation Center

6th grade students – Adults: The Mission Quest Flight Simulation

Program is for groups of students in grades 6-12. The 3-hour program

involves planning and flying a mission. The Mission Quest 6-hour

Team Building Program is an opportunity for adults to work together

to plan and fly a mission.

STAT: Teacher Training

K – 12 Educators: Programs are offered to educators and future

educators. These programs provide free NASA materials, monthly

STEM workshops, online training, conferences, and intern

opportunities for future educators.

And so much more…

The Museum of Aviation Foundation funds

projects and programs to enhance STEM

education for schools, students, and teachers.

Impact The most overwhelming fact when accounting for the education of 49,933 participants in one year is that 124,389 hours of instruction were administered during FY2015.

To break this down further,

Georgia educational requirements

are that 6th – 12th grade students

receive 990 hours of instruction per

year (810 for K – 3rd and 900 for

4th – 5th) during a 180-day school

The Museum’s STEM education

programs provided 124,389 hours

of instruction during FY2015.

IN ONE FISCAL YEAR

THE EQUIVALENT OF

22,616 DAYS OF SCHOOL OR 126.5 SCHOOL YEARS

WAS PROVIDED BY

THE MUSEUM TO

SCHOOL CHILDREN

FROM ACROSS THE

ENTIRE STATE OF

GEORGIA!

Goals #1: Strengthen our position as the National STEM Academy The Museum of Aviation has the potential to do

so much more with additional funding and

resources. With your help, we look to expand

our program offerings to reach even more

students and educators. We have overwhelming

participation in our special events, workshops

and thematic camp programs scheduled

throughout the year- Saturdays, student holidays,

and summer.

We feature programs such as GA Kid’s STEM

Day, Young Astronauts’ Day, STEM Labs, and

Summer Camps. These programs fill up quickly

by high demand.

#2: Increase partnerships with local and regional higher learning institutions. Through expansion of existing partnerships and

development of new partnerships with both local

and regional institutions of higher learning, the

Museum can strengthen and enhance the STEM

offerings. Also, in partnership with these

institutions, an aggressive marketing campaign will

be initiated for the recruitment of additional STEM

based events.

#3: Greater outreach to underserved groups The Museum is aligned in partnerships with area

school districts, including Title One schools in

underrepresented areas, along with Technical

Schools, Colleges, and Universities throughout the

State. By providing year-round programming,

opportunities for hands-on training, exposure to

aviation simulation equipment, and an air traffic

control program, (to name a few), the Museum

provides students of all ages with insight into

careers in Science and Engineering fields. The

highly qualified education staff is also diligent in

recruiting female and minority students for STEM

education initiatives to ensure the future STEM

workforce is better prepared, and more

representative of the U.S. population.

WE ARE HOME TO GEORGIA’S

ONLY NASA EDUCATIONAL

RESOURCE CENTER

The Museum of Aviation Foundation believes in the positive impact that Public Educators

and their students can have on the community. We believe that STEM education

can offer young minds the opportunity to succeed and help achieve their fullest

potential.