Outlines procedures and lists hints for planning successful workshops in aerospace education; included are possible locations, resources, orientation activities, brochures, speakers, and follow-up activities for various combinations of participants (parents, elementary school and secondary school teachers, vocational-technical oriented students,…

Describes an unusual learning experience available to eighth-grade students in Louisiana through exposure to a World War II B-25 simulator. The flight simulator is used to motivate students in the science area, develop an awareness of flight problems and challenges and provide exposure to the electronics career field. (BR)

Describes in detail the technical knowledge and manipulative skills required of an aviation mechanic (air-frame and powerplant mechanic) by the aviation industry. (BR)

Describes a summer workshop in Pennsylvania for high school students which was to provide students with an orientation and introduction to aviation and aerospace and to give them a background understanding of several phases of the subject. (BR)

Cites increases in offerings for high school aviation/aerospace courses as 1500 percent in the past ten years, or about 1500 credit elective courses in the nation. Classifies offerings as ones emphasizing the transdisciplinary approach, those incorporated into one particular subject area, and those with a vocational/technical emphasis. (CS)

Discusses the purposes and scope of aerospace education and briefly describes programs at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. (MLH)

Describes the basic publications recommended for an aerospace education library. Lists and describes classroom display materials and career materials pertaining to aerospace and aviation. (MLH)

Presents a bibliography of books and other materials providing information about the many careers involved in the nation's space program. Ranges from books giving general information about career fields to leaflets offering details about specific jobs. (BR)

Describes the aerospace program conducted in conjunction with the industrial program in New York City for grades 6 through 9. The program teaches aerospace technology and related careers through the building of flying models and other industrial projects built in school workshops. (BR)

Rockwell International's North American Aerospace and Electronics Group plants located throughout southern California are currently participating in program ACT (Advanced Career Training). ACT is the largest company sponsored career education program in U.S. industry. Classes cover a broad range of vocational and technical career fields…

Presents an overview of the aviation industry in terms of job opportunities in the sectors of general aviation, air careers, manufacturing and the Federal government. (BR)

Describes the nature of the aerospace industry and the types of occupations available in the industry as well as information on training, advancement opportunities and the employment outlook in the future of civil aviation. (BR)