Educator Resources

FREE aerospace/STEM lesson plans/kits, activities, textbooks, products, and programs for use in classrooms & after-school or enrichment programs. Available for Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Members (AEM). One-time minimal membership fee & free annual renewal.

FREE flight in a CAP airplane for teachers with Teacher Orientation Program (TOP). Availalble for Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Members (AEM) & CAP squadron member educators at a local airport.

An aerospace/STEM curriculum designed to engage & inspire early-aged youth toward an interest in aviation, space, and other STEM-related careers. Available to CAP educators whom teach K-6 & whom teach 7th and 8th students but register under the 6th grade curriculum.

World’s largest National Youth Cyber Education Program, propelling K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity & other STEM disciplines, including the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition & CyberCamps. No age requirement.

Offers a National Space Design Competition & StellarCamps - aims to inspire K-12 students toward futures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). StellarCamps designed for 6th-12th graders - no prior experience required

This honor recognizes STEM educators for their outstanding classroom performance, collaborative initiatives, educational outreach, leadership, and significant impact in the school and community. Run by the local AFA Chapter January - April each year; accpets applications from any grade level; looks for teachers who make coming to class an adventure by teaching or integrating aerospace-related STEM topics/programs.

Presented by Boeing: two full days of sharing insights, ideas, and best practices for starting & building aviation STEM programs by dedicated educators from around the nation. Typically a fall event.

Explore career options in aviation - exposes a diverse group of students to aviation that might otherwise not realize that a career as a pilot or in a drone-related field is completely within reach. Works directly with high schools - fills a gap in aviation youth education: ages 13-18 can get a FREE High School membership, including a digital subscription to Flight Training magazine.

Volunteer Veterans bring insights & experience on key matters of civics and history including their story of service and how being a Veteran has impacted their lives. The Veterans Back to Class program works with Brevard Public Schools personnel to ensure the topics meet course curriculum guidelines.

Youth Patriot's Pen essay & Voice of Democracy speech contests; Teacher of the Year Award. Search online for a VFW in your town to get elgibility details & specifics

For EDUCATORS:  The Society for Military History (SMH) in partnership with The George C. Marshall Foundation (GCMF) announce a prize to be awarded annually to an individual, group or institution that creates, designs and implements material for use in teaching military history utilizing evolving digital technology. Quarterly journal of The Society for Military History published scholarly articles on the military history of all eras & geographical areas since 1937; publishes articles, book reviews, a list of recent articles dealing with military history published by other journals, an annual list of doctoral dissertations in military history, & an annual index

Offers awards & more; helps children growing up in military families; provides them, their parents, and professionals with programs, resources, and guidance—helping the child stay on course academically, socially, and emotionally; many awards available. Partnership awards recognize strong relationships built between schools, installations, & communities; a number of awards for kids & participating schools

OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community; offers extracurricular activity grants to children & teens. For dependents of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserves, or post-9/11 combat; $32M | 88K grants awarded since 2004 supporting children in all United States & Territories