Get Out and Do – Learn Aerospace https://learnaero.space Advancing today's youth through all things aerospace Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:16:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://learnaero.space/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-favicon-non-trans-e1466259323349-32x32.png Get Out and Do – Learn Aerospace https://learnaero.space 32 32 116673269 November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight | NASA https://learnaero.space/november-supermoon-a-spectacular-sight-nasa/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:09:17 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=332

The Nov. 14, 2016, supermoon is the closest the moon will be to Earth since 1948.

Source: November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight | NASA

]]> 332 Perseid Meteor Shower 2016: When, Where & How to See It https://learnaero.space/perseid-meteor-shower-2016-when-where-how-to-see-it/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:00:22 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=323

The Perseid meteor shower returns in all its glory between August 11th and 12th, 2016. Here are the best places, times and tools to see it.

Source: Perseid Meteor Shower 2016: When, Where & How to See It

]]> 323 Rare Strawberry Full Moon on Summer Solstice https://learnaero.space/rare-strawberry-full-moon-on-summer-solstice/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:56:03 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=308 On June 20th, at 6:34pm EST, starts our Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere in Atlanta, GA, and marks the first official day of summer (even though it’s already hot!).  Usually this longest day of the year lands between June 20th – 21st.

What makes this year’s  so special?  It is also a Strawberry Moon, or the first full moon of June.  These two events occurring on the same day is a rare occasion, the last time it happened was in 1967 and it will not occur again until 2062!

Make sure you get out and see the moon on this special night.  You can check your local time for the start of the Summer Solstice where you live, and if you are in the Southern Hemisphere you can check the time you will start your Winter Solstice.  If it is cloudy in your area many across the web are live broadcasting the event, simply search for one.  If you missed it there are bound to be replays on YouTube!

Learn more about the Summer Solstice and why this longer day occurs on both TimeandDate.com and Wikipedia.

Solstice means “sun stand still”.  Recall that there was a request in the Old Testament for the sun to stand still, and God honored that request.  Could that have happened?  Read more about the miracle of when this prayer by Joshua was answered to defeat his enemy.  For a most fascinating and encouraging read on how we too should pray for and expect our Father to answer our prayers in the same way, read Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to Ask God for the Impossible by Steven Furtick.  It will inspire you to reach beyond your current prayers and into the realm of faith for big things!

]]> 308 See What’s Up in the Sky Tonight! https://learnaero.space/see-whats-up-in-the-sky-tonight/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:29:57 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=237 Do you ever look up in the sky at night and wonder what you are seeing?  Do you see objects shining brighter than others and wonder if it is a star or a planet?  The Amazing Space site will help you discover what you are looking at through their videos of what you can see in the night sky.

]]> 237 Sign Up for a NASA Mentor – 5 Week Summer Program https://learnaero.space/sign-up-for-a-nasa-mentor-5-week-summer-program/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:08:22 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=235 Kids in grades 5-8 have an awesome opportunity to sign up for a 5 week virtual mentoring project with a mentor from NASA!  This exciting program allows kids to choose projects they are interested in learning about, and then walking through each one with a mentor.  How cool is that?!?  This is a great opportunity to not only meet someone who works at NASA, but have some STEM fun over the summer.

]]> 235 EAA Air Academy Camps https://learnaero.space/eaa-air-academy-camps/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:29:45 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=221 Ages 12-18 can check out a number of exciting camps that offer all kinds of hands-on aviation learning and flying experiences. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, these camps are highly rated and fun to attend!

]]> 221 Educators – Looking for Resources? https://learnaero.space/educators-looking-for-resources/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:19:42 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=216 Are you looking for professional development or additional resources to enhance your classes?  Check out the NASA EPDC: STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative, led by Texas State University in collaboration with NASA.  Check out their webinars by grade level to see what new exiting topics you can bring to your students!

]]> 216 NASA Opportunities for Educators https://learnaero.space/nasa-opportunities-for-educators/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:11:25 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=213 If you are an educator – formal or informal – NASA has some great opportunities for you and your students! Check out their website to see a list of fun educational opportunities and details on how to get involved in NASA activities!  Listed by grade level and education format, this site includes professional development opportunities for teachers, webinars on bringing topics to the classroom, scholarship information and events for students and more!  Visit the site often for new listings.

]]> 213 Youth – Join the Civil Air Patrol https://learnaero.space/youth-join-the-civil-air-patrol/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:45:45 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=206 Do you like aerospace, and would you like to serve your country? If you are 12-18 you can join the Civil Air Patrol and have a great time learning all things aerospace and doing tons more like camping, hiking, learning about serving our country and more!  Check them out, find a local squadron, and visit them a few times to see if it is something you would like to become involved in!

]]> 206 Join the EAA https://learnaero.space/join-the-eaa/ Mon, 30 May 2016 16:28:34 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=187 The Experimental Aircraft Association is a great resource for pilots of all ages!  They offer great resources for youth including the opportunity to earn scholarships.  Looking for an exciting opportunity to try out flying?  They also offer Flight Experiences of various kinds, including the Young Eagles program for youth between 8-17.

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