INNOVATION,
TECHNOLOGY & EXPLORATION CENTER:
Founded in 1989, the Delaware Aerospace
Education Foundation (DASEF), an independent
non-profit educational organization having
501(c)(3) status, exists to inspire and
educate the people of the Delaware Valley in
the areas of math, science, technology and
aerospace through the use of academies,
presentations, symposiums, professional
development, events and activities and the
new ITEC.
Nature walks,
Stream Watch and a focus on indigenous
plantings integrate the grounds with the
foundation’s state-of-the-art “green”
construction. Key features of the applied
learning experiences are a nature trail and
walkway, dinosaur digs, wetlands, weather
station, outdoor exhibits and wildflower
fields. StarLab presentations are
available...
The
Environmental Outpost (Phase I) is open by
appointment.
FIELD TRIPS
focused on Earth and Space Science will be
offered starting in early January. If you
have interest, please email swright@udel.edu
for more information.
The
Environmental Outpost provides a facility
that demonstrates the DASEF mission with
emphasis on the appreciation and
understanding of the natural world and
beyond and the integration of human
ingenuity with the ecosystems of the Earth.
2007 GODDARD
SPACE CENTER: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE WORKSHOP:
Classroom teachers
must register by January 10 to allow time for
Goddard Space Flight Center to process 1-day
visitor badges for entrance to the center.
First come first serve MUST REGSTER BY
JANUARY 10 in order to attend. To get on the
list, please email swright@udel.edu with the
following information.
In the subject area put GSFC - List your name,
school, district, grade and subject taught, home
address and home phone number. Day trip will
include speakers, tour, and transportation & box
dinner.
February 15th snow date: Feb. 20th of 2007
Lunch on your own.
Cost $55 per person. Maximum: 23
Send Check by January 10 for $55 payable to:
DASEF
5 Essex Drive
Bear, Delaware 19701
Objective:
To use the NASA mission, facilities, human
resources, and programs to provide exposure and
experiences to teachers and faculty to support
the enhancement of knowledge and skills, and to
provide access to NASA information in science,
mathematics,
technology, engineering, and geography.
2007 Civil Air
Patrol (CAP) Workshop:
Saturday, March 17
Environmental Outpost 585 Big Oak Road
From North or South, take DE-1 (toll road)
Take Smyrna South Exit 114 to Rte 13 South. At
light, turn left onto Route 13 South, at next
light, turn left onto Big Oak Road. After
passing under Rte 1, turn left onto HenHar Drive
then right onto Wright Way and right Dino Drive.
The Outpost is in the far corner of the
property. Another option is to take Route 13
(not a toll road), >From South, turn right on
Big Oak Road. From North, turn left on Big Oak
Road.
$20.00 registration
fee due by March 1 includes $20.00 CAP
membership, lunch and a personal flight that you
will schedule with the CAP at a later date
LAUNCHING A
DREAM:
The 2007 Launching a Dream (LAD) is the
continuation of an annual, statewide, Aerospace
Education Program in its sixteenth, consecutive
year coordinated by Dr. Stephanie Wright. It is
the culmination of the cooperative efforts of
students, teachers, parents, and businesses at
various Delaware mission sites. Brader
Elementary School is participating in the 2007
LAD Program. If you are interested in
participating in the 2008 Program, please call
454-2432.
DELAWARE
AEROSPACE ACADEMY:
In operation since 1990, the Delaware Aerospace
Academy provides hands-on training and
experiences in earth and space related
activi¬ties and fields for students in entering
2nd – 10th grades. . All academies are designed
to integrate the study of science, technol¬ogy,
engineering and mathematics using AeroSpace
Education as the uni¬fying framework.
2007 Day Academies: 6/18 – 22, 6/25 – 29 & 7/16
-20
Overnight Academies: 7/8 – 7/13.
Youth can obtain an application online in
January:
please visit
www.dasef.org
AVIATION
WORKSHOP:
Look for training to be offered in the late fall
of 2006. Introduction to Principles of Flight
for Elementary Teachers can apply NOW! Call
454-2432 to register. Need a K-4 team of 2-3.
Boeing Elementary Simulator comes to your school
for 2 – 3 weeks after training!
KENNEDY SPACE
CENTER/2007 SPACE SCIENCE CONFERENCE: under
negotiation TBD
DELAWARE
AEROSPACE CENTER:
Please call 454-2432 FREE NASA, FAA & CAP
materials. Resources: Videos, Slides, and
audiotapes to borrow or copy.
NASA EXPLORER
SCHOOLS: For more information go to
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov
Become a NASA Explorer School and partner with
NASA to bring exciting and unique opportunities
to educators, administrators, students, and
families. Applications for the 2007 award are
due the end of January.
ROCKETS FOR
SCHOOLS PROGRAM: SATURDAY MAY 5, 2007:
Students in grades K-College will be given the
opportunity to participate in Delaware’s Rockets
for Schools Program. Different types of rockets
will be launched all day, along with various
displays, briefings and demonstrations at Cape
Henlopen State Park. This eleventh historic
launch day continues Delaware’s distinction as a
launch state. For more information about
participating:
www.dasef.org Information and Registration
forms are available online under Rockets for
Schools.
PLANNING STAGES:
TWO-DAY SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATORS
More information to follow in January.
Tentative July 2 & 3, 2007.
Day 1: SunWise Day 2: Earth’s Ecosystems
www.dasef.org
