| Product | Ages/Grades | Description | How to Obtain Text | Additional Info/Links |
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Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
| Grades 9-12 and
Junior College | Award-winning, comprehensive aerospace education textbook for aviation and space - past, present, and future; used by high schools and junior colleges as well as cadets in Phases III & IV of the cadet program | Available on eServices for CAP members (Click "AE Dowloads and Resources" once logged into eServices.) Purchase from Vanguard
(Item #0038D) | Teacher's Guide 2nd Edition
National Standards
Teacher's Guide (1st Ed)
Corrections to 1st Edition
Slides (1st Ed, Ch 1-9)
Slides (1st Ed, Ch 10-17)
Slides (1st Ed, Ch 18-27)
Slides courtesy of Tom Lodge, Arizona Wing |
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Aerospace Dimensions
(six modules) | Grades 6-9 | Award-winning series of six modules - Introduction to Flight, Aircraft Systems & Airports, Air Environment, Rockets, Space Environment, and Spacecraft; introduces middle school students and Phase I & II cadets to the fundaments of aviation and space | Available on eServices for CAP members Purchase from Vanguard
(Item #0037D) | Leader's Guide (2nd Ed)
Study Guide (1st edition)
National Standards
Audio Files (for 1st edition - Thanks to 1st Lt Cathy Davis, OK-074)
Click here for information on how the modernized and expanded 2nd edition affects cadets. |
 Model Rocketry | Grades 6-12 | Guide for studying, building, and launching model rockets;
Cadets who complete the rocketry program as outlined in the handbook qualify for the CAP Cadet Model Rocketry Badge. Tests for the Model Rocketry Program should be with each testing officer or commander. If your unit is new or cannot locate its copy, contact jstone@capnhq.gov. | Available online. Instructors may photocopy pages as desired. Because the book is for the instructor and due to limited printing funds at CAP NHQ, please do not request multiple hard copies. | Model Rocketry homepage (includes forms, information about rocketry tests, and includes a downloadable copy of the book)
Correction page
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Introduction to Robotics | Grades 6-12 | Book designed as an introduction to building and understanding robotics; 21 lessons that start with basic, easy activities and progress into increasingly more difficult lessons | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" link on eServices. Electronic version is available by clicking "AE Downloads and Resources" in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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Introduction to Cybersecurity | Grades 6-12 | The purpose of this module is to intorduce current threats in Cyberspace and to provide some immediate activities for improving collective awareness and defense. A summary of careers in computer and network security is provided. | Online Module | Author: Maj Tom Owens, GA WG |
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AEX
(5 different books)
| Grades K-6:
AEX 1
(vol 1 & 2) Grades 6-12:
AEX II
(vol 1 & 2): Adults: AEX Activites for Senior Members | Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) books contain a variety of 15-21 hands-on, minds on aerospace education actvities. | Units and educator members of CAP may sign up for the AEX Program online at eServices and receive requested AEX books. | Senior members - See AEX for units. Educator members - See AEX for educators. |
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MARC | Grades 6-12 | Model Aircraft & Remote Control Project (MARC) CD contains material to help students develop a more comprehensive understanding of building and flying all types of flying and model aircraft | Members may download the contents of this CD on eServices. (Click "AE Downloads and Resources" link.) | Includes Free Flight (FF), Hand Launched Gliders (HLG), & Catapult Launched Gliders (CLG); also includes any powered aircraft such as a rubber band, electric, or gas as well as remote control (RC) flight |
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 MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Grades 6-9 | This book provides additional activities for Aerospace Excellence (AEX) Award Program as well as many subject matter related activities for Physical Science. | e-Services | Author: AEM Megan Tucker |
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ADVANCED MATH | Grades 6-12 | This module can be used for the CAP AEX Program and in middle and high school mathematic classes. | e-Services | Author: Dr. Richard Edgerton |
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STK | Older students and adults | Satellite Took Kit (STK) is a software tool relating to satellites, spacecraft, and aircraft. | Members may contact NHQ/AE and request a Satellite Tool Kit (STK) disk. | Follow detailed instructions on the STK web page. This page includes curriculum, orbital mechanics ppt, STK proposed solutions, and info regarding STK training. |
| CAP's AE Careers Module | Grades 6 - Adult | Thorough explanations and documents to explore aerospace career fields | Online Module | Author: Lt Col Randall Carlson, COWG |
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International Space Station Thematic Learning Packet | Grades 6-9 | Twenty cross-curricular activies and poster that extends knowledge of this outpost of microgravity with such offerings as observing Space Shuttle pictures of Earth, exploring careers associated with the International Space Station, and learning to grow crystals | Members may order this packet through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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CAP-TERS | Grades 6-12 | CAP-TERS stands for CAP Teachers Educational Remote Sensing. Curriculum DVD is a tool to make history geography, and airport identification more interesting; satellite imagery, imagery viewer, and lesson plans are combined in a single location that can be used anywhere | This is a DVD. Members may request a copy by following the directions in eServices. (Click "AE Downloads and Resources.") | (no additional information) |
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The Aerospace Curriculum | Instructors | Alphabetical listing of subjects related to aerospace across the curriculum such as industrial arts, government, economics, social studies, science, history, and geography | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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Charles Lindbergh Thematic Learning Packet | Grades 6-9 | Twenty-four activites involving methematics, social studies, history, language, speech, art, music, and careers that allow students to understand general aviation and the critical role it plays in our lives | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | National Standards for Charles Lindbergh Unit |
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Charles Lindbergh Activity Booklet | Grades K-6 | Reading, word fun, geography, history, and math are are used in the activities to teach elementary students about the exciting and daring life of Charles A. Linbergh | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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Wright Brothers: From Bicycles to Airplanes Thematic Unit | Grades 6-9 | Ninetenn cross-curricular activities and posters that help students develop an understanding of the Wright Brothers' contributions toward manned flight in a controlled, heavier-than-air machine | Members may order this packet through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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Wright Brothers Activity Booklet | Grades K-6 | Various methods are used to teach elementary age students history, math, and a number of other subjects while learning about the Wright Brothers and the beginning of powered flight in a heavier-than-air craft. | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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General Aviation Thematic Learning Packet | Grades 6-9 | Twenty-four activities involving mathematics, social studies, history, language, speech, art, music, and careers that allow students to understand general aviationa nd the critical role it plays in our lives | Members may order this packet through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | National Standards for General Aviation Unit |
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Amelia Earhart Thematic Learning Packet | Grades 6-9 | Packet includes posters, a booklet including a short text covering the life of Amelia Earhart, and 18 task cards covering the subjects of math, language, spelling, reading, values clarification, health, geography, science, art, and music | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | National Standards for Earhart Unit |
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Amelia Earhart Activity Booklet | Grades K-6 | Word fun, math, international quizzes, and secret codes are included to teach elementary age students about Amelia Earhart's early life and later daring flights | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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ACE Program Teacher Guides | Grades K-6
Each grade has its own unique teacher's curriculum guide. | ACE stands for Aerospace Connections in Education. Curriculum includes grade-specific, cross-curricular lessons using the aerospace theme to promote academics, character, and physical fitness; supports STEM education | Educators participating in the ACE Program receive a curriculum guide for his/her grade level. Each guide can be downloaded from eServices (Click the "AE Downloads and Resources" link.) | ACE Program web page contains program details, ppt presentation, printable handout, sample lesson plans, and links to other helpful information ACE Teachers' web page for teachers participating in the progrm |
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Air and Space Vehicles Dot-to-Dot Drawing Book | Grades K-6 | Dot-to-dot pages to form pictures of aircraft; learn about historical aircrafts from the dot-to-dot pages | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | Older version available to download |
|  Uncle Wiggly Wings Activity Booklet and Teacher's Guide | Grades K-6 | Twenty-four page booklet and eleven page accompanying guide teaches students about the humanitarian spirit of Col. Gail Halvorsen during the Berlin Airlift and beyond while applying lessons to subjects such as reading, geography, writing, science, and math. | Student Booklet
Teacher's Guide Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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 Mini-Book of Logic and Puzzles | Grades K-6 | Aviation, space, solar system, and aviation pioneers are a few of the subjects covered in this booklet designed to help upper elementary students develop critical thinking skills. | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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 Fun in Flight
| Grades K-6 | Career exploration booklet to read, color, match pictures, and work puzzles - while teaching primary students about various careers in the aerospace industry | Download here. Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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 Aerospace for the Very Young | Pre K to Grade 3 | Aerospace activities for the young child; seventeen activities and a careers component | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
4-in-1 Activity Books
(2 volumes) | Pre-School | Two booklets to color, read, experiment, and learn about weather and principles of flight for primary students | Members may order a copy through CAP's "CAP Materials" service in eServices. | (no additional information) |
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