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Aeronautics: Weather (Grade 6)
How do different weather variables affect flight? Students learn the basics of airplane flight and explore how weather affects flight by using model airplanes and flight simulators. This program aligns to the Investigating Weather and Climate unit in the NYC Science Scope and Sequence.
Operation Comet (Grade 6)
"Mission Control, this is Spacecraft. Do you read me?" In this simulated space mission, students learn to work as astronauts onboard our spacecraft and flight controllers in Mission Control as they conduct scientific experiments, maintain safe living conditions, and study a comet.
Lunar Quest (Grades 6, 7)
We're going back to the Moon! While a team of astronauts board the Spacecraft and launch to the Moon in search of a long-term habitat on the lunar surface, a team of scientists and engineers are stationed on Earth in Mission Control to command and assist the astronauts.
Aeronautics: Flight (Grade 7)
How does an airplane fly? This program will introduce students to the basic science of flight using model airplanes and flight simulators.
Expedition Mars (Grades 7, 8)
The year is 2076. A handful of facilities have been established on Mars. A Spacecraft regularly ferries astronauts and scientists between the Martian moon, Phobos, and the surface of Mars. However, when crew members discover an imminent threat to their spacecraft and the Martian surface facilities, they must act quickly to save their station, and research.
Aeronautics: Forces and Motion (Grade 8)
How do the four forces of flight affect how airplanes fly? Have your students find out as they learn the basics of airplane flight and explore the four forces on an airplane using a wind tunnel, model airplanes, and flight simulators. This program is aligned to the Energy, Forces, and Motion unit of NYC Science Scope and Sequence.
Earth Science Regents Astronomy: Life Cycle of Stars (Grade 8)
Using our planetarium and hands-on activities, students will explore the life cycle of stars. This program is aligned the the New York State Earth Science Regents curriculum.
Earth Science Regents Astronomy: Angle of Insolation (Grade 8)
Using our planetarium and hands-on activities, this program demonstrates the arc of the Sun as it travels across the sky and the angle of insolation. This program is aligned with the New York State Earth Science curriculum.
Astronaut or Pilot Training Programs (12:1, 12:1:1)
NYCCAAM is an experiential, hands-on learning center and our programs are adaptable to most special needs populations. Our facility is wheelchair accessible. It should be noted that some of our programs do have bright flashing lights and loud sounds.
Astronaut Training and Pilot Training Programs are specifically geared towards 12:1 and 12:1:1 populations. We work with individual teachers to create a program that is just right for their students. Contact Peter Giles at pgiles@schools.nyc.gov or 212-608-6164 (ext. 111) for more information.