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Reminder - it is not too late to apply for the RCTA workshop and
convention. BUT you need to do so by September 3rd at the very latest.
Here is the information. It will be a great opportunity! Go to the
website www.ihobbyexpo.com. and look for the
science teachers button.
Cost is only for the lunch - all materials and training are
free!
Diana
NEWS
The Radio Control
Hobby Trade Association unveils exciting educational module to all
Illinois Teachers.
For
Immediate Release:
Contact: 847-740-1111; Mary DeBaggis, Public Relations
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Radio Control Hobby Trade
Association
www.ihobbyexpo.com
In line
with State Goals and Standards, RCHTA announces the unveiling of the
Aerospace Curriculum Educator (ACE). This exciting, educational module
will certify Illinois teachers as Aerospace Educators. The unveiling
will commence on September 8, 2001 at the Donald E. Stephen's
Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
RCHTA has partnered with the Chicago Youth and Aviation Project and
the Illinois Science Teacher's Association to develop a curriculum
that includes lesson plans applicable to several of Illinois' State
Goals and Standards for Education. It is an Illinois State
mandate that one unit (3 hours) of Aviation be taught to 5th grade
students. This forum will be accredited through the Illinois Science
Teacher's Association. There will be five components to this module,
each approximately one hour in length. The components are: 1.
History of Flight in Nature, 2. How Things Fly, 3. Parts of an
Airplane, 4. Air Transportation System, 5. The RCHTA Flyer.
Teachers who complete the forum will be accredited C.E.U.'s
(Continuing educational units) that are necessary for re-certification
in the state of Illinois. ACE will be used as a tool for teaching
students in Illinois. This hands-on approach will give students
tangible applications to the scientific principles of flight. The
airplane that will be built (RCHTA Flyer) will be comprised of balsa
wood, specifically a 36-inch wing-span. Children work better with
larger models. This airplane will be basic in nature, which will
afford children the opportunity to customize and individualize their
own RCHTA Flyer.
A main representative from the Chicago Public School District will be
on hand for the unveiling. A media sneak preview is slated for
Thursday, September 6, 2001 during The International Model and Hobby
Expo at the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center. A panelist
from the FAA will be conducting a question and answer session.
SIG Manufacturing from Montezuma, Iowa will provide the balsa wood to
build the modules. Information on how to obtain additional RCHTA
Flyers will be available at the forum. The intent is to use this
Illinois ACE program as a template for classrooms
nationwide.
The Radio Control Hobby Trade Association was formed in 1984 as a
not-for-profit trade association. It represents professionals
actively engaged in manufacturing, importing, packaging or publishing
radio control merchandise.
Registration and further information can be found
at www.ihobbyexpo.com. Or call Mary DeBaggis, Public
Relations RCHTA/International Model and Hobby Expo 847-740-1111 ext.
13.
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Diana Dummitt
College of Education
1310 S. Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-244-0173
Fax: 217-244-5437