Aviation High School Facilitator Guide: Teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through an Exciting Introduction to the Aviation Industry

by Sarah K. Anderson, Leslie M. Martin, Paul R. Snyder, Brittany D. Hagen

Overview

This Aviation High School Facilitator Guide and corresponding interactive Student Notebook address a growing need for solid instruction, inquiry, and development of future-ready competencies and interest in aviation at the high school level. This guide delivers the resources for high school teachers to utilize science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) instruction to provide an excellent introduction to aviation. The content promotes aviation as an innovative field and includes exploration of aviation as an industry, the study of the fundamentals of flight, and an introduction to the diverse career opportunities available within the industry.

The Facilitator Guide and accompanying online Instructor Resources include plans for research-based teaching of technical information, standards-based activities, assessments, and resources all designed to engage students’ different learning styles. Lessons are designed to be taught independently within any subject (science, technology, engineering, math, history, language arts) or used as a comprehensive aviation-themed curriculum for grades 9–12. The lesson plans incorporate engaging and interactive activities, including recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and flight simulators to demonstrate and reinforce aeronautical knowledge and key flight concepts.

This guide covers 14 essential topics divided into chapters to engage the next generation of the aviation workforce:

• Aviation Training
• Aircraft Basics
• Airport Operations
• Aircraft Weight & Balance and Performance
• Aviation Communications
• People, Events, and Trends in Aviation
• Careers in Aviation
• Aerodynamics of Flight
• Aircraft Systems
• Flight Maneuvers
• Airspace
• Weather
• Aeromedical Factors
• Navigation and Flight Planning

Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards for Math and Language Arts, and North Dakota Aviation Content Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619549371
Publisher:	Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Publication date:	04/20/2021
Series:	Aviation High School
Edition description:	Teacher ed.
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.96(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Sarah K. Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Sarah has a PhD in Teacher Education with a cognate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota, USA, in addition to a master’s degree in special education and an undergraduate degree in teaching secondary level social sciences. Sarah is a Fulbright Scholar to Norway (2011–2012). From 2012–2020, Sarah worked at Mayville State University in the role of associate professor and accreditation coordinator. As a teacher educator, she has instructed graduate and undergraduate pedagogical courses at the secondary level, taught courses in special education, advised capstone portfolios, and supervised clinical experiences. Her research interests include teacher appraisal for continual improvement, progress monitoring for response to intervention, high-impact practices, and effective instructional strategies.

Brittany D. Hagen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Education and CAEP accreditation coordinator at Mayville State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education at Mayville State University, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Educational Technology. Dr. Hagen earned a Master of Science in Elementary Education and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning, both from the University of North Dakota. Dr. Hagen teaches courses on education methods, educational technology, and educational assessment. Additionally, she has developed both online and classroom curriculums for a variety of age groups, including teach-the-teacher programs and assessment data modules. Her research has focused on teacher preparation programs, reading curriculum, effective delivery and assessments, instructional design and techniques, as well as how adults can engage with children to further their educational goals.

Leslie M. Martin is an Associate Professor for the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Commercial Aviation and a Master of Science in Education. Professor Martin teaches a wide variety of courses from Private Pilot to Certified Instrument Flight Instructor ground school and is a flight instructor and check pilot for UND Flight Operations. She also works part-time at the Grand Forks Public School District teaching a high school course titled Aviation Technology I to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Professor Martin’s research interests include Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast, weather technology in the cockpit, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Paul R. Snyder is the Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program and Associate Professor in the Aviation Department at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota (UND). Paul Snyder has recently taught Safety Management Systems (SMS), introduction and advanced UAS operations courses, and advanced flight instructor courses. Professor Snyder continues to be active in UAS research, UAS education, and UAS flight operations as the Director of the UND UAS Program, a Boeing Insitu OEM Certified ScanEagle UAS pilot, and Part 107 Remote Pilot Operator.
Mr. Snyder has more than 15 years’ experience as a Chief Flight Instructor as well as a FAA Designated Pilot conducting FAA practical tests in single and multi-engine aircraft for Pilot and Flight Instructor certificates and associated ratings. Professor Snyder holds a degree in Aeronautical Studies and Master of Science in Educational Leadership.

Table of Contents

About the Authors viii

To the Facilitator 1

How This Guide is Organized 2

Chapter Introduction 2

Lessons 3

Assessments 4

Aircraft References 4

Demonstrating Concepts with Flight Simulation and/or Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 5

The Design Process 5

Inquiry Questions 6

Online Instructor Resources 6

Incorporating Current Events 7

Educational Standards Cross-Reference Guide 8

Chapter 1 Aviation Training Requirements 11

Introduction 11

Lesson 1 Pilot Certificates and Ratings 13

Lesson 2 Training Programs 15

Lesson 3 Aviation Medicals 17

Lesson 4 Aviation Organizations 19

Lesson 5 Review: Aviation Training Requirements 20

Lesson 6 Chapter 1 Exam 22

Answer Keys 25

Chapter 2 Aircraft Basics 31

Introduction 31

Lesson 1 Parts of an Airplane 33

Lesson 2 Aircraft Flight Instruments 36

Lesson 3 Fundamental Maneuvers 39

Lesson 3 Flight Simulation-Fly the Maneuvers 40

Lesson 4 Normal Takeoffs and Landings 41

Lesson 4 Flight Simulation-Normal Takeoffs and Landings 43

Lesson 5 Traffic Patterns 45

Lesson 6 Helicopter Basics 49

Lesson 7 Review: Aircraft Basics 51

Lesson 8 Chapter 2 Exam 53

Answer Keys 58

Chapter 3 Airport Operations 63

Introduction 63

Lesson 1 Introduction to Airports 66

Lesson 2 Airports 67

Lesson 3 Marking and Signage 68

Lesson 4 Airport Lighting 71

Lesson 5 Guest Speaker-Operations 74

Lessons 6 & 7 Airport Design Project-Introductory and Work Days 75

Lesson 8 Airport Design Project-Presentations 77

Lesson 9 Airport Operations Review Study Guide 81

Lesson 10 Review: Airport Operations 82

Lesson 11 Chapter 3 Exam 83

Answer Keys 87

Chapter 4 Weight & Balance and Performance

Introduction 95

Lesson 1 Weight and-Balance Introduction 99

Lesson 2 Weight and Balance Computation 102

Lesson 3 Current Event 107

Lesson 4 Performance Introduction 110

Lesson 5 Enroute, Climb, and Descent Performance Charts 119

Lesson 6 Range, Endurance, and Glide Charts 128

Lesson 7 Guest Speaker: Aviation Professional 135

Lessons 8 & 9 Review: Weight & Balance and Performance 137

Lesson 10 Chapter4 Exam 138

Answer Keys 141

Chapter 5 Communication 147

Introduction 147

Lesson 1 Air Traffic Control History 149

Lesson 2 Effective Communication 151

Lesson 3 Air Traffic Control Jobs 153

Lesson 4 Air Traffic Control Field Trip 155

Lesson 5 Radio Transmissions 157

Lesson 6 Air Traffic Control Simulation 161

Lesson 7 Current Events in Air Traffic Control 164

Lessons 8, 9, & 10 Air Traffic Management Group Research Project 165

Lesson 11 Review: Communication 167

Lesson 12 Chapter 5 Exam 168

Answer Keys 172

Chapter 6 People, Events, and Trends in Aviation 175

Introduction 175

Lesson 1 Aviation Pioneers 177

Lesson 2 Aviation History-World War I through the Golden Age 179

Lesson 3 Aviation History-World War II, the Cold War, and the jet Age to Today 183

Lesson 4 Famous People in Aviation-Introduction 185

Lesson 5 Famous People in Aviation-FakeBook 187

Lessons 6 & 7 Famous People in Aviation-Research Paper Workshop 189

Lessons 8, 9, & 10 Hot Air Balloons 192

Lesson 11 Review: People, Events, and Trends in Aviation 194

Lesson 12 Chapter 6 Exam 196

Answer Keys 198

Chapter 7 Aviation Careers 199

Introduction 199

Lesson 1 Career Article and Introduction 201

Lesson 2 Career Investigation/Education & Training (Day 1) 203

Lesson 3 Career Investigation/Education & Training (Day 2) 205

Lesson 4 Career Investigation/Education & Training (Day 3) 207

Lesson 5 Current Events 209

Lesson 6 University, Community College, and Training Options 211

Lessons 7 & 8 Scholarship Applications 213

Lesson 9 Guest Speaker 215

Chapter 8 Aerodynamics of Flight 217

Introduction 217

Lesson 1 Forces of Flight 219

Lesson 2 Introduction to Airfoils 221

Lesson 3 Lift-Newton and Bernoulli 223

Lesson 4 Drag and Design 225

Lesson 5 Stalls and Spins 229

Lesson 6 Review-Aerodynamics of Flight 231

Lesson 7 Chapter 8 Exam 232

Answer Keys 237

Chapter 9 Aircraft Systems 243

Introduction 243

Lesson 1 Introduction to Aircraft Systems 245

Lesson 2 Engine 246

Lesson 3 Fuel Systems 248

Lesson 4 Flight Instruments Review 254

Lesson 5 Vacuum and Electrical Systems 256

Lesson 6 Review: Aircraft Systems 261

Lesson 7 Chapter 9 Exam 264

Answer Keys 270

Chapter 10 Flight Maneuvers 273

Introduction 273

Lesson 1 Fundamental Maneuvers: Straight-and-Level Flight, Climbs, Descents, Turns 275

Lesson 2 Normal Takeoffs and Normal Landings 278

Lesson 3 Short-Field Takeoff and Landing 280

Lesson 4 Soft-Field Takeoff and Landing 282

Lesson 5 Stalls: Power-On and Power-Off 284

Lesson 6 Steep Turns 286

Lesson 7 Flight by Reference to Instruments 288

Answer Keys 290

Chapter 11 Airspace 291

Introduction 291

Lesson 1 Introduction to Airspace: Controlled vs. Uncontrolled 293

Lesson 2 Class C, D, and E Airspace 295

Lesson 3 Uncontrolled' Airspace: Class G 297

Lesson 4 Special Use and Other Airspace 299

Lesson 5 Review: Airspace 302

Lesson 6 Chapter 11 Exam 303

Answer Keys 310

Chapter 12 Weather 317

Introduction 317

Lesson 1 Weather Theory (Day 1) 320

Lesson 2 Weather Theory (Day 2) 322

Lesson 3 Weather Products: METAR 325

Lesson 4 Weather Products: TAF 329

Lesson 5 Weather Products: AIRMETs and SIGMETs 332

Lesson 6 Weather-Related Decision Making 337

Lesson 7 Review: Weather 339

Lesson 8 Chapter 12 Exam 340

Answer Keys 346

Chapter 13 Aeromedical Factors 349

Introduction 349

Lesson 1 IMSAFE Checklist 351

Lesson 2 Hypoxia and Hyperventilation 354

Lesson 3 Other Aeromedical Factors 356

Lesson 4 Visual Illusions 357

Lesson 5 Night Flight 359

Lesson 6 Review: Aeromedical Factors 361

Lesson 7 Chapter 13 Exam 363

Answer Keys 366

Chapter 14 Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning 369

Introduction 369

Lesson 1 E6B Introduction 372

Lesson 2 Considerations for Planning a Cross-Country 374

Lesson 3 Introduction to Navigation and Using Pilotage 377

Lesson 4 Dead Reckoning 379

Lesson 5 Radio Navigation 381

Lesson 6 Cross-Country Planning 385

Lesson 7 Cross-Country Scenario 389

Answer Keys 393

Notes 395