Aerospace Science 1 - St. Louis Public Schools



AFJROTC Aerospace Science I 1st Semester AY2014/2015Text: A Journey into AVIATION HISTORYInstructor: Maj Deborah Sims, USAF (Ret) Deborah.Sims@ CMSgt Joseph Smith USAF (Ret) joseph.smith3@ Course Overview:The curriculum includes Aerospace Science (AS) and Leadership Education (LE), and Wellness components. All students are granted academic credit applicable toward graduation requirements for the successful completion of AFJROTC courses provided by the Air Force equivalent to credit given for other academic courses per the Air Force School Agreement. Each academic course must consist of Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) and Wellness components. Course Content:This is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilization, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomy and space exploration history. throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities,And in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the material.Course Objective:Students will be able to:* Know the historical facts and impacts of the early attempts to fly.* Know the major historical contributors to the development of flight.* Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history.* Know the key events of space exploration history.Course Materials/Information:* Books will remain in the classroom but can be checked out.* Binders and workbooks will remain in the classroom (unless making up work).* Cadets MUST bring paper and pen or pencil to class daily except on PT days.* Cadets MUST wear uniform once a week & PT uniform on Fridays.* Objectives and Do Now will be posted on the board every day; make sure you read them!* It’s the Cadet’s responsibility to ensure missed assignments and tests/quizzes must be made up. You must make up assignments (to include missed uniforms) w/in the quarter. * Information on uniform wear/requirements, PT uniform requirements and grading are in the Cadet Handbook found under each desk and on the web under JROTC and on MSgt Paine’s Teacher’s Page: Lessons:Week 1: Introduction/Objectives of Course and Cadet Handbook (this may carry over into week two in order to get all uniform items, current issues, and positions established). UNIT 1 Imagining FlightChapter 1: Ancient FlightLesson 1: Discovering FlightLesson 2: The Early Days of FlightUNIT 2 Exploring FlightChapter 2: Pioneers of Flight Lesson 1: The Wright BrothersLesson 2: Developing AircraftLesson 3: Air Power in World War IChapter 3: Expanding the HorizonLesson 1: The BarnstromersLesson 2: Flight Goes MainstreamLesson 3: Commercial Flight, Air Mail, and Helicopters * Course Grade Break Out* Aerospace Science – 40% of overall AFJROTC grade (Assignments will vary in value)** Each week you will receive at least 1 grade from me; Due Now. Projects, quizzes and tests will be administered throughout the course to ensure knowledge of required material. The remainder of course grade will be comprised of the following two areas:* Leadership – 40% of overall AFJROTC grade (All assignments are equal in value)** Each week you will receive at least 2 grades; PT and Leadership. Beginning in October, all cadets will have a uniform grade each week along with the PT grade at a minimum. Each grade is worth 100% possible points. Workbooks, projects, tests, and drill evaluations will also be worth 100%. * Missed Uniform wear must be made up; three (3) misses a quarter result in an F.* PT– 20% of overall AFJROTC grade (Dress 25%; Participation/Conduct 75% out of 100%). PT will be on Fridays and will alternate based on a cadets schedule (A or B day). School Expectations: Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell finishes ringing.Have paper, pencils/pens, books and all needed supplies every day.Keep hands, feet, books, and objects to yourself.No profanity, rude gestures, teasing, or put downs.Follow directions of the Student Discipline Handbook and all school adults unless the request is illegal, immoral, or unsafe.NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change based on schedule conflicts, events and/or special guests. ................
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