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What impact do we have on kids?“Educate to Innovate”Mary Kinnee, Lincoln Elementary School, Coldwater, MI

The United States Department of Education has launched an “Educate to Innovate” campaign to improve the participation and performance of America’s students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This campaign will include efforts from the Federal Government, leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies to work with young people across America to excel in science and math.

With the long range goal of increasing the number of college graduates who pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math, leaders are challenged to find engaging ways to

reach young people to increase STEM literacy, to think critically, to become the next generation of inventors and innovators.

Knowing that young students are impressionable, need positive role models, and are inspired by young adults with relevant experiences, Arnold Air Society members from Michigan State University’s Detachment 380, have stepped up to meet this challenge. Partnering with area schools, cadets have piloted a hands-on Aerospace Education Project with upper elementary and middle schools students. With the goal of increasing an early interest in science and math, cadets use lecture, demonstration,

and participatory activities to teach “How Airplanes Fly” and “Rocketry.” All students are involved in simple experiments that demonstrate Newton’s Laws, Bernoulli’s Principle, the creation of lift and thrust, and the challenges of rocketry. Following the construction of paper airplanes and remote controlled rockets, students are awe inspired as they watch their rockets soar on launch day. AAS members set the bar high for these youngsters. In addition to raising expectations, cadets bring aerodynamics down to earth and into the children’s futures through career exploration. Further, they demonstrate the importance of early goal setting, a strong

Cadet Nick Meinhart of Western Michigan University assists students at Hillside Middle School in Kalamazoo, MI as they prepare their Rocket for launch

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This program was the brain child of now Lt. Dave Parsons and myself during the Spring of 2009. It has taken many hours to develop and implement but has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in college. Being hugged by school superintendents is a pretty nice way of saying thanks and conveys to me clearly the impact our program has on kids.

Working with the Civil Air Patrol, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, and Battle Creek ANGB, MI, Dave and I gathered the materials to teach 4th graders at Lincoln Elementary School in Coldwater, MI ‘How Airplanes Fly’ and ‘How Rockets Work.’ Using primarily hands-on experiments, getting the kids out of their seats for most of the lesson that is, we told the story of how scientists developed the theories behind lift and how airfoils take advantage of these properties. The same goes for

rockets except instead of lift we were dealing with Newton’s Laws.

I can’t tell you enough the role ‘vision’ has had in building this program. We have been able to create long lasting relationships with each of the schools with whom we have worked. I often receive phone calls and emails from teachers asking us to do more, to come back again. Children at these schools recognize my peers and I at the Walmart or around town. It’s really amazing to me the impact I, you, can have on such young minds to do such amazing things.

I challenge you to take on this JNP at your school and in your community. This JNP can only be built upon, it is the beginning of a many year relationship between our units and our communities. Your new idea or fresh innovation could very well make this project the greatest of its kind nationally!

Where’d the program begin?“Vision and Initiative were the roots”AAS C/Col Donald Kinnee, Western Michigan University

“This service project has endless opportunities for members of Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings. It offers us the chance to represent the USAF and make an impact on kids; the future of the Air Force and our nation’s industrial base. Education is the single most common factor between Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings and the Air Force Association.”

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US combat operations share a common linkage—the use of technology to gain an advantage in the battle arena. This capability is the product of an education infrastructure that has cultivated researchers, innovators, engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel who are capable of designing, operating, and supporting these technologies. As we look to the future, it is clear there will be demand for an even higher level of basic education and an increasing percentage of individuals with skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Training and development in math and science can't start early enough. Waiting until high school to expose students to STEM curriculum and career opportunities is too late. AFA through the Aerospace Education Council has embraced the Elementary STEM Orientation (ESO) project as way of introducing elementary students with STEM principles. It is our hope this project is adopted by the National Leadership of the Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings. The potential value of the national roll-out of ESO cannot be underestimated. I encourage its adoption at the 2010 National Conclave.

VisionThe Need for STEMSandy Schlitt, Vice Chairman of the Board for Education, AFA

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Gathering (Right) The most important second to each chils always seems to be pressing the button for launch! (Far Right) C/Clark Albers helping with measurements.

work ethic, respect for authority, and excellent citizenship for personal success.

The vision to make this Aerospace Education Project a national service program can increase Arnold Air Society’s impact on STEM literacy across the nation, further expanding education and future career opportunities to underrepresented groups. Further, AAS members are challenging additional student organizations to take up this cause thus multiplying the opportunities for youngsters to have continued hands-on exposure to scientific disciplines. While our nation is faced with many challenges, increasing STEM literacy will help strengthen America’s role as the leader in scientific discovery and technological innovation. Leadership, national security, and well-being tomorrow depend on how we educate our students today. This is especially true in the fields that hold the most promise to produce future innovations and innovators, grow the economy, and improve people’s lives. For these reasons, early education in science and math is of national importance and a worthwhile project for AAS to pursue nationally.

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As it is every year, the JNP that AAS and SW adopt for the next year is a “hot topic”. Over the last few months in our quest to find something that is a good fit for both organizations has been a challenge, and has consistently made myself ask the question “what do people look for in a JNP?” Of course we have the requirements sprinkled about in our ridiculously long operations manuals, but that really is not what makes something a good JNP.

A good JNP is determined by how willing members are to give up their time to get involved with it. Let’s be honest with ourselves, we all have obligations that come before service like school, relationships, work, and hitting up the clubs on a Friday night. We need something that is easy to do, and will make an impact. This STEM JNP offers just that.

With this project the possibilities are endless, from attending after school programs helping students with homework, becoming a Big Brother or Sister, leading your own Elementary STEM Orientation project, or working with STARBASE. Setting up any of these projects is also SIMPLE!! It takes a phone call or an email to your University, a school, or organization; literally 5 minutes out of your day. The next part is going to the project and helping the students learn. You are in control of how much time you give, the Elementary STEM orientation Project can take as few as 45 minutes to two hours or more. This project gives us the freedom to explore multiple options and choose what fits best for our own Chapter/Squadron, and the coolest part is no matter what we do, it has the potential to make a LASTING IMPACT on the future of America.

In recent decades, there has been a decline in STEM interest, leading to less development. If we can use our AAS/SW manpower, coupled with the support of the AFA and AFROTC to get involved and spark interest in young minds imagine how many more people we would have pursuing STEM degrees when they become college students. Arnies and Swingers, we have the opportunity to effect the WORLD with this project.

We could continue along our normal course of JNP’s to include picking up garbage, visiting Veterans, and working with Cancer patients, those are all great service projects, but they involve a lot of work to set up and don’t offer many opportunities to be creative, and are they really that fun? I personally do not get pumped to wake up at 8am on a Saturday morning to go pick up highway trash. With STEM, we can try something different, something that our affiliates are focused on as well, something that works with our schedules, something that’s fun, and something that makes a difference. This program is variable to so many degrees! Each member of AAS/SW is highly encouraged to try new approaches and collaborate to every possible extent with those community agencies that share a link with this project.

The Possibilities!All the variables for a STEM JNP

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Did we say FUN! (Far Left) Young student spose for a photo before packing their rocket’s parachute. (Left) C/Justin Soeder helping attach the engine module to a rocket.

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In support of the National Science, Technology, and Math Initiative (STEM), cadets from the United States Air Force Arnold Air Society have reached out to fourth Grade students at Lincoln School for the past two years.

With the goal of raising interest and improving the knowledge and skill base in mathematics and science, cadets presented a two-part aerospace program on “How Airplanes Fly” and “Rocketry.” Using a hands-on approach, cadets lectured, demonstrated, and involved students in simple experiments to illustrate the principles of lift and trust in the development of flight.

Students were briefed on the history of aviation and rocketry. As small groups of children built rockets in class, they explored the laws of motion and the use of controlled explosions in creating

thrust. Following their flight of 50 hand-made paper airplanes, students watched in awe as their rockets were launched high in the clear blue sky.

As successful college students, Air Force cadets set the bar high for students. In addition to raising expectations, they brought math and science down to Earth while awakening he childrens’ imaginations to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As follow-up to STEM activities, cadets coordinated a visit to the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek as well as a guided tour of the Kalamazoo Air Zoo and Space Center last year. It is hoped that current fourth grade students will be able to enjoy these activities as well.

Lincoln Elementary SchoolColdwater, MIChris Roberts, Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School

Hillside Middle SchoolKalamazoo, MIAAS C/2Lt Jeff Myers, Western Michigan University

What do AAS cadets, middle school students, and rockets all add up to? A ‘blastin’ way to serve the community! On

February 24th and 25th cadets from the Bek Squadron at Western Michigan University attended middle school again, but this time they were the teachers. Cadets Don Kinnee, Chad Martel, Clark Albers, Andrew Deonitz, and Jeff Myers gave a few hours of their day to teach Mr. Lighthizer’s middle school class about rockets and how they fly. Using a hands-on approach, cadets lectured, demonstrated, and involved all students in simple experiments to demonstrate the principles of rocketry. Using Newton’s laws of motion and the concept of controlled explosions to create thrust, students learned the three main aspects of rockets and the importance of each stage. The kids were highly motivated and eager to learn through hands-on activities. Western Michigan University helped by donating enough rockets so all students could build and launch their handy work.

On the first day, instruction focused on the introduction of Newton’s laws and the three aspects of rocketry; propulsion, guidance, and recovery. Then the building began. Cadet Andrew Deonitz led the way by demonstrating proper building technique, and twenty minutes later the rockets were ready to make their maiden journey. But that would have to wait until day two; T minus 24 hours till launch. On the second day we arrived to find the students exuberant, restlessly waiting for their moment of launch. The day began with a few hands-on activities to make sure students understood the key concepts of how rockets enter space and the space environment. Students were then briefed on launch pad procedures and safety. The kids had a blast! To see the excitement on their faces when the rocket they built and launched fell safely back to earth was priceless. A small crowd of interested onlookers, the school principal, and a local newspaper reporter joined the

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(Above) Boys and Girls at Lincoln blow up their balloons as a way to show that air takes up space, one way instructors use hands-on techniques to learn about the properties of air. (Below) Students and instructors after launch.

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The William G Farrow squadron presented STEM education to Hand Middle School; teaching " How Airplanes Fly.” Bernoulli's principle and Pascal’s Law were shown with hands on activities and easy to understand illustrations. The students were very interested and participated in the whole lesson.  We started by proving that air exists and has mass. We used balloons and a scale to prove this. After the balloons we discussed Pascals Law and demonstrated it with a magic trick, Cartesian divers. We made a bunch of Cartesian divers so each group of students could see how it works for themselves. After demonstrating Pascals Law we started in on Bernoulli's Principle. We used several different methods to show this principle.

The Farrow squadron has also done this presentation at Forrest Hights elementary school.

These demonstrations are incredibly easy to do. All the supplies can be acquired for under $20 and a majority of it can be reused. All of the demonstrations can be found on youtube. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to present this program. Its very easy and can be customized for and teaching style and for the students its being taught to. 

I had a lot of fun teaching and just being around these students, they showed a real interest in learning about aerospace principles. We had a great time just interacting with these students and

watching them learn. The most rewarding feeling is seeing the "light" go off when they finally understand the concepts we are teaching them. The ease of presenting this project coupled with the enjoyment of being around these students and just having a good time with them easily makes this a worth while project. Not only are we promoting Air Power but we are also getting the Arnold Air Society name out in the public. 

The Farrow Squadron has really benefited from teaching these principles. Not only have we gotten to get out into the public but we have gotten to do something rewarding. Teaching these kids has been incredibly fun and is so easy to do. We have also learned some stuff as well. The whole squadron has learned more about aerospace principles and has acquired better leadership skills. 

These demonstrations are so easy to do and incredibly rewarding. The Arnold Air Society name is getting out in public, the children are becoming interested in Air Power and in the United States Air Force. 

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crowd of well wishers who watched the 13 separate launches. This service project was a huge success. Not only did the cadets have a great time teaching, all the kids learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. Based on scientific principles, our lessons encouraged an early interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Eyes were opened to the

possibilities of jobs like astronaut, rocket scientist, and air force pilot. According to their teacher, students who have rarely shown an interest in science were focused and participated fully. This feedback proved our services’ success. Working with young students takes preparation and patience, but the reward is amazing, what a way to serve the community!

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(Above) C/Albers and Mr. Lighthizer prep the rocket engines. (Below) 7th graders at Hillside get ready to crane their heads as the rockets blasts off.

  Just as the New Year brings optimism and promise, it is also a time to acknowledge positive programs that truly bring out the best in bright young minds. As the future leaders of our country, our up- and- coming presidents, researchers, and engineers, you’ll be surprised to know these are elementary school students.

These 4th and 5th graders are the participants at Starbase, a nationwide program operated through the Department of Defense. Starbase has one mission, and that is to open the eyes of our nation’s at risk youth to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At age ten, most of us were probably preoccupied with trying to figure out how to multiply and divide, learn how to speak in complex sentences, and the anticipation of that all too brief half hour recess. The games of tag, hide and seek, and four-square were the national pastimes, and life could not have been better. In contrast, young Starbase participants have broadened their horizons to include concepts that I’m now learning as a second year electrical engineering student, and they’re actually enjoying themselves.

Fortunately, I was recently given the opportunity to volunteer at Starbase in Battle Creek, and the experience was awe-inspiring to say the least. The class started the day with lessons in kinetic and potential energy, budgeting, kinematics, and gravity. After several educational exercises utilizing these concepts, students wrapped up their day with a quick tour of the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base fire station. You might be asking yourself, “Can these kids actually grasp this information?” The answer, I’m amazed to say, is yes. This program is ground breaking, and these children are potential geniuses in their own right.

A visit to Starbase isn’t just beneficial for kids. We can all benefit from helping these children see a brighter future, and all it requires is a few hours out of your day. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the Starbase website, http://starbasedod.org/ and click on the “contact us” tab.

STARBASEBattle Creek, MI and Swamp Fox, SCAAS C/Maj Chad Martel, Western Michigan University

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STARBASE C/Chad Martel and students from Lansing Public Schools hold up their completed Egg-Burt Experiment. In just a few minutes the kdis would drop their shuttle from 10 feet. Their planning and build is to keep the egg, Egg-Burt, safe and secure upon landing.

“Arnold Air Society cadets who participate at STARBASE - Battle Creek are role models for the DoD STARBASE program. Their Academic experience in STEM subjects and strong personal values are the qualities we strive to share with each STARBASE student. We appreciate their contribution and hope to maintain their support for years to come.”

Bruce Medaugh Lt Col, USAF (Ret)

STARBASE - Battle Creek, Director

Over the past few months the cadets at the Hap Arnold Squadron, led by the current operations officer C/ Ryan, have been taking time out of their busy school week and tutoring high school students. There have been nine cadets going for one hour every other week to work with students at Woodward Career Technical High School. Not all that long ago this school wasn’t in the best shape. However, they rebuilt a new campus and have been working to rebuild their academics as well.The focus of these tutoring sessions has been mainly to prepare the students for the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). This test took the place of any high school proficiency tests about 5 to 6 years ago. It is the states way of determining who is allowed to graduate, so it’s pretty important. With the OGT now over and the University of Cincinnati’s spring break taking place in a week, the Hap squadron has postponed the tutoring sessions. The plan is to rework a new schedule for the spring quarter. Hopefully, the

squadron will be able to send between 10 and 15 cadets to Woodward every other week. Also, the tutoring sessions will now focus the students individual subjects rather than the standardized test. This has been a great experience for the cadets of the Hap Arnold Squadron. Many have mentioned that there are frustrating times when the students just don’t seem interested in paying attention. However the cadets have also said that the gratitude can be seen in the students’ faces when the cadets are working with them. I think that’s probably enough for anyone to freely give up some of their time, don’t you?

Cincinnati, OHAfter School Tutoring, Another ApproachAAS C/Maj Zach Tolbert, University of Cincinnati

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It has been established the effectiveness STEM initiatives have in the classroom. However, the STEM initiative impacts not only the students we teach, it provides a means by which Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings can complete one of our primary missions: professional development. The STEM initiative provides members with access to resources and personnel, all of which can be used to further our knowledge and capabilities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. I recently had the chance to partake in one such opportunity. Multiple squadrons and chapters from Area/Region VI convened in Cleveland, Ohio at the Ohio Aerospace Institute. In attendance were Air Force Association Great Lakes Region Leadership, other AFA members, and several major Aerospace Industry and Academia members with expertise in STEM fields. Attendees were briefed on national and local STEM initiatives, held discussions on organizational

involvement, and left with a greater understanding of the vital importance these STEM initiatives are to the future of our country. This meeting gave every attendee the opportunity to talk with and learn from experts, giving each a better understanding of what STEM is all about. STEM initiatives are a win-win for all parties. The futures of school children, the very people who will one day wear Air Force blue, are changed forever. Additionally, members of AAS and SW gain tremendous satisfaction from making this impact. Our impact is a community service towards the children and their schools and offers us a way to develop ourselves professionally. For the first time the Joint National Project is about service to the community as much as it is about the building of more effective officer candidates through professional development. The STEM JNP reaches across all areas of our Mission set.

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March 24, 2010 Donald R. Kinnee, C/Col. AAS Area VI Commander AFROTC Det. 380 Western Michigan University 4132 West Michigan Avenue 4 Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Dear Don, On behalf of Lincoln Elementary School, I would like to commend you and your fellow cadets for your outreach to our fourth grade students during the past two years. Your hands-on approach to “How Airplanes Fly” and “Rocketry” brought complex aerodynamic principles down to earth while encouraging an early interest in science and math. Your follow-up effort to coordinate a tour of the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek as well as your guidance through the Kalamazoo Air Zoo and Space Center was met with solid approval by parents and students. As successful college students and Air Force cadets, you have set the bar high for our youngsters. In addition to raising expectations, you have been excellent role models while emphasizing goal setting, hard work, respect for authority, and excellent citizenship. Further, you have awakened their imaginations to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a result of your outreach to our school, fifth graders are still talking about last year’s aerospace project, and younger students are inquiring about the future of the program. Your effort has made an impact. Our goal is to increase the number of engaging ways our students are exposed to science and mathematics. We are hoping to become part of STARBASE and anticipate that your STEM project will continue next year at Lincoln School. Sincerely, James Garnett Principal

26 March 2010

Don Kinnee, C/Col AAS Area VI Commander AFROTC Det 380 Western Michigan University 4132 West Michigan Avenue 4 Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Dear Don, I am pleased to support the effort to make the Aerospace Education Project a national service program for Air Force cadets. The time you and your cadet colleagues have spent at STARBASE – Battle Creek has benefited all involved. The DOD STARBASE program is a STEM centered program that reaches thousands of upper elementary / middle school students each year. The Arnold Air Society cadets who participate at STARBASE-Battle Creek have provided our students with role models who are close to their age and exemplify the importance of choosing the STEM classes as they make their way through middle and high school as well as making the personal decisions that will open the doors of opportunity. The cadets benefit from having the opportunity grow as they work with STARBASE students and to understand the influence they have on students just slightly younger than themselves. I would encourage all Arnold Air Society members who are near STARBASE academies to consider volunteering with that academy. Their efforts may plant the seed that leads a youngster to military service, the university they represent or both.

Sincerely, //SIGNED// Lt Col Bruce G. Medaugh (USAF Ret.) STARBASE – Battle Creek, Director

Compiled and Edited By Donald Kinnee, donald.r.kinnee@gmail.com, (269) 929-6760