Museum of Aviation
Museum of Aviation
STEM Field Trip: ACE Plus (1-5th Graders)
The ACE STEM Field Trip Program is designed to spark students’ interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through engaging, hands-on activities specifically correlated to GA Standards of Excellence for Science. Objectives can be found below. Includes one STEM demonstration and a tour of a hangar.
MINIMUM: 20 students
DAYS: Monday-Friday during August through May, not offered June-July.
COST: $7 per student
Key Objectives:
1st Grade: S1P1/S1P2: Sound Light and Magnetism: Students will investigate magnets, and build a device that creates light and sound.
2nd Grade: S2P2 Forces and Motion: Students will demonstrate the effect of force upon an object.
3rd Grade: S3P1 Heat and Energy: Students will explore and identify sources of heat energy and experience an exothermic reaction.
4th Grade: S4P3 Gravitational Force: Students will demonstrate how gravitational force affects an object.
5th Grade: S5P2 Electricity: Students will investigate Electricity and build a simple circuit.
ACE Plus History Guided Tour (1st – 5th Grades)
ACE Plus combines two STEM demonstrations with a Guided History Tour of 1-2 buildings. Students also experience the C-130 Hercules Airplane Exhibit by learning about the role of the aircraft and paratroopers.
Cost: $10 per student.
All other ACE guidelines apply.
Headcount:Minimum of 20 Students $5.00 per student (Can request additional headcount)
Duration:1.5 hours
- ACE PROGRAM, Museum of Aviation
Teacher chaperones are required for students under 18yrs of age.
Safety/Behavior: Our campus is a public facility with many aircraft on display. Participants must follow all proper safety and behavioral instructions.
Guided Tour and Field Trip Programs:
• Teachers/Chaperones Responsibility
o Stay with participants at all times and ensure their safety.
o Monitor restroom usage. Restrooms are located on the first floor of the Eagle Building, the Century of Flight Hangar, Scott Hangar, Nugteren Hangar, and Space and Innovation Center.
o Ensure students are following all behavior rules below.
• Students/Minors
o Students will stay with their adult chaperone at all times.
o Students understand no running is allowed.
o Students will be polite and respectful to others who are visiting the Museum of Aviation.
o Students are required to use the stairs while in the Eagle and Century of Flight Buildings.
o The elevators are reserved for the elderly and mobility impaired visitors.
o Students understand that due to the historical significance of our exhibits and artifacts, they are not to touch or climb on any of the exhibits or artifacts unless they have been designated as an interactive exhibit.
o Students are not allowed to have gum, food or drinks inside the buildings, unless prior arrangements and authorization has been received by Program Coordinator.
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations less than 2 weeks in advance and no shows, there will be a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations are accepted, and refunds are made for prepaid programs if cancelled up to 2 weeks prior to date of program.