STEM-tastic Explorations

Inspiring Future Innovators: Hands-On STEM Learning at the Museum of Aviation

The Museum of Aviation’s STEM Field Trip Program is designed to ignite students’ curiosity and passion for STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—through dynamic, hands-on learning experiences. These activities are thoughtfully crafted to align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Science, ensuring that students not only engage with STEM concepts but also gain skills that meet state educational requirements. By immersing students in interactive experiments, engineering challenges, and technology-driven projects, the program aims to deepen their understanding of STEM principles while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in a fun, real-world context.

Wonder Wings (PreK - K)

Big discoveries for little learners!

The Wonder Wings Field Trip is an interactive program is aligned directly with Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GERD) and Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).

Through guided, play-based discovery, we explore the world of transportation, learn about community and careers, and build foundational skills.

  • Availability: Wonder Wings Field Trips are offered Monday-Friday during the months of August-May. These programs are not offered during the months of June-July. Must be scheduled in advance.
  • Schedule: Program lasts approximately an hour and a half. This will include two interactive rotations, including a classroom activity and site-based experience.
  • Group Size: Minimum of 20 students for Wonder Wings Field Trips. We can accommodate 50 students per day.
  • Price: $5 per student. Grant Funding may be available for Kindergarten grades from Title 1 Schools; please ensure to select Title 1, if applicable, when scheduling.
  • Due to classroom capacities, additional chaperones and/or parents will be directed to enjoy the Museum exhibits during the Wonder Wings Field Trip. Teachers and aides/parapros are asked to remain with students.
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STEM Field Trips (1st - 5th Grades)

Turn classroom concepts into unforgettable discoveries!

The STEM Field Trips engage students in high-impact, hands-on challenges aligned directly with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Physical Science and Computer Science (see details below). Each grade level is designed with a unique investigation and robotics platform.

Through creative problem-solving and collaborative challenges, we provide an exciting, immersive space where students can create, test, revise, and succeed.

  • Availability: STEM Field Trips are offered Monday-Friday during the months of August-May. These programs are not offered during the months of June-July. Must be scheduled in advance.
  • Schedule: Programs last approximately two hours and will include three interactive rotations, including core hands-on STEM challenges and site-based experiences. Rotations are tailored to your group and conditions.
  • Group Size: Minimum of 20 students for STEM Field Trips. Our spaces comfortably fit 75 students per date but can accommodate 90 students per date.
  • Price: $6 per student for public schools/$8.00 per student for private schools. Grant Funding may be available for Title 1 Schools; please ensure to select Title 1, if applicable, when scheduling.
  • Custom STEM Field Trip: Our team can customize a STEM Field Trip for multi-grade groups, such as homeschool organizations. Please select all grade levels and include any other details when scheduling.
  • Due to classroom capacities, additional chaperones and/or parents will be directed to enjoy the Museum exhibits during the STEM Field Trip. Teachers and aides/parapros are asked to remain with students.

GSE Objectives:

  • Grade 1: S1P2/ CSS.CT.K-2.5
    • First graders will become material scientists to investigate magnetic forces before exploring the basics of sequencing and coding with Bee-Bots. Students will discover how light signals help smart devices in the world around them.
  • Grade 2: S2P1/ S2P2/ CSS.CT.K-2.5
    • Second graders will investigate the four forces of flight through a wind tunnel demo and conduct tests. Students will use color-coding mats as inputs to program Sphero Indis during team-based challenges.
  • Grade 3: S3P1/ CSS.CT.3-5.5
    • Third graders will apply the scientific method to test how different materials slow down heat transfer and determine the best insulators. Students will work in pairs to program Ozobots to engineer and program pathways.
  • Grade 4:  S4P3/ CSS.CT.3-5.5
    • Fourth graders will experiment with weighted cars and blue tracks to analyze and discuss how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion. Students will work in pairs to solve block coding challenges with Botzee robots.
    • Grade 5: S5P2/ S5P3/ CSS.CT.3-5.5
      • Fifth graders will investigate electricity and magnetic connections by constructing simple circuits using Sphero LittleBits. Students will work in pairs to solve block coding challenges with Dash robots.
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My son had a great experience at his first STEM event. He is now looking forward to more events at the Aviation Museum! Thank you so much.

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