Provides a number of articles reviewing the use of the TV program Star Trek as a motivation for educational programs, and describes the Star Trek Educational Programs (STEP) program. (SL)

Describes specific educational programs for using the Star Trek TV program from kindergarten through college. For each grade level lesson plans, ideas for incorporating Star Trek into future classes, and reports of specific programs utilizing Star Trek are provided. (SL)

Describes recent activities conducted with the Viking Lander programs and mission objectives of the proposed Jupiter Orbiter probe. (SL)

Discusses the need for education to promote the value of flight technology as a public benefit. (SL)

Reviews programs of introducing Landsat satellite imagery for use in the classroom. (SL)

Presents a national compilation of statistical data pertaining to secondary level aviation and aerospace education for the 1977-78 school year. Data include trends and patterns of course structure, design, and operation in table form. (SL)

A series of 12 reports on the Voyager Two experiments in the Uranian system. Reports are included on: (1) imaging science; (2) photometry; (3) infrared; (4) ultraviolet; (5) radio science; (6) magnetic fields; (7) plasma; (8) charged particles; (9) magnetosphere (hot plasma and radiation); (10) radion observations; and (11) plasma waves. An…

Describes an activity which simulates a trip to the moon. Explains the preparations, procedures, and tests involved in this culminating activity of an astronomy unit for the third grade student. Examples of student's assignments during the exercise are included. (ML)

Described is utilization of aircraft models, model aircraft clubs, and model aircraft magazines to promote student interest in aerospace education. The addresses for clubs and magazines are included. (SL)

Presented is a 27 class short course relating to political aspects of exploration of outer space. A summary for each class and the overall course objectives are included. (SL)

Problems encountered in testing in aerospace engineering courses in an accelerated technical program of a German military university are outlined. Four common grading procedures are compared, and the optimum length of written tests is discussed. (MSE)

Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own syringe-powered rockets. Describes how the students can learn about variables that influence the stability of the rockets flight. (PR)

A little more than one hundred years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright began building models of airfoils and testing them in wind tunnels in their search for an efficient wing. Models continue to be used today by aerospace engineers to prove concepts and launch dreams. To celebrate the centennial of the Wright brothers' historic flight, the authors…

Presents directions for constructing a hair hygrometer for detecting moisture in the air, outlines factors related to human space flight and reaction time, and explains the construction and use of a visual aid for map work. (GS)

Describes an Upward Bound program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University designed to assist disadvantaged high school juniors and seniors in overcoming academic deficiencies in order to enter and succeed in college. The Saturday program centered on various aspects of aviation, including career opportunities. (MLH)