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WWII aviation experts and educators team for STEM
instruction
March 11, 2013 |
Filed under: Daily News,Nonprofit |
Posted by: Monica Mendoza
Tags:Challenger Learning Center of Colorado, National Museum of World War II Aviation, STEM, the Colorado Consortium
of Earth and Space Sciences
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A team of World War II aviation experts and local educators want to make math and science come alive for
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The National Museum of World War II Aviation and the owner/operator of the Challenger Learning Center of
Colorado, the Colorado Consortium for Earth and Space Science Education, are creating a pilot program for
K-12 formal education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
They will create hands-on lessons and activities to discuss the scientific and
technological advances gained during WWII.
“The hard-won knowledge of yesterday becomes part of the foundation for
instructing 21 st century students in a fresh, interesting and engaging fashion,”
said Deb Haase, lead flight director of CCESSE. “We anticipate this model could
be replicated throughout the nation.”
CCESSE has been working on developing hands-on activities to supplement
formal classroom learning. There will be no cost to schools or students.
“The remarkable scientific knowledge and advances gained during WWII, when combined with the lessons
of perseverance and team work by the WWII generation, will bring new inspiration to student instruction in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics and can ultimately increase America’s position in
science and technology research and development,” said Bill Klaers, co-chairman of the museum’s board of
directors.
The program is supported by contributions from Joe Woodford, Tad Goodenbour CPA, Perkins Motor
Company, Ent Federal Credit Union, and the United States Air Force Academy K-12 STEM program.
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The National Museum of World War II Aviation is located in three hangars at 755 Aviation Way, adjacent
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