What in the World is a STEM Lab?
You might be wondering if we are testing plants in a new biology lab of some
sort….. That would be cool, but no, that is not the type of STEM Lab we
are planning. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math.
 In September, 2010, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and
Technology (PCAST), created a report for the President that states, “We must
prepare students so they have a strong foundation in STEM subjects and are
able to use this knowledge in their personal and professional lives. And we
must inspire students so that all are motivated to study STEM subjects in
school and many are excited about the prospect of having careers in STEM
fields”. (President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. 2010. Report to the President PREPARE AND INSPIRE: K-12 EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE. pg.V. )
STEM students work together in the Air Traffic Control classroom.
 The Museum of Aviation has been presenting programs for students and
educators since 1984 when the museum first opened. Education has always
been an important mission of the museum. The programs have grown over the
years, and we are proud that history, science, technology, engineering and
math have been the foundation of our curriculum.  STEM Labs will focus
directly on specific questions that challenge students to think, hypothesize
and experiment their way to a solution.
.      Oct 7               Rocketry
.      Oct 29             Chemistry
.      Dec 17            Flight
.      Feb 24            Air Traffic Control
.      Apr 6               Computer Components
 All STEM labs are open to 6th – 9th grade students. The programs will be
held in the Century of Flight Hangar at the Museum of Aviation. Each STEM
Lab costs $20.
A STEM instructor teaches about the physics of flight.
 Below is the complete schedule of Fall and Winter Programs. All programs
are 9am until noon. Prices vary. Call 478-926-5558 or email
jgombos@museumofaviation.org to register.
October 7                   1st-2nd             Culinary Kids
October 7                   6th-9th              Rocketry STEM Lab
October 29                 PreK-5th          Spooky Science
October 29                 6th-9th              Chemistry STEM Lab
November 22              1st-2nd             Thanksgiving Holiday Fun
December 17              PreK-5th          Science with Santa
December 17              6th-9th              Flight STEM Lab
Now that I think about it, a STEM class on stems could be pretty fun too!
Call us for more information on any of our programs..there is always a lot
going on at the Museum of Aviation!
– Melissa G. Spalding
 Director of Education
 478-926-0247 Office
 478-954-1915  Cell
