The Kansas Aviation Museum has announced an expansion of its STEM education programming that will help provide valuable hands-on education for kids from 1st-7th grades.
Thanks to a generous donation from Airbus America Engineering in Wichita, the Kansas Aviation Museum has purchased ‘We WILL Build It Better’ learning kits, which are an all-inclusive, industry designed, educator-developed curricular experience that engages students in a work-like STEAM environment. Each grade level embraces an array of industry-grade hand tools and technology, coupled with an array of career inspirations. Subject matter for each grade level connects directly with national standards.
“Having We WILL Build It Better will give us the tools to expand our educational capabilities to kids in our community. The simple, yet deep, approach of this curriculum allows us to expand our mission of connecting the rich history of Kansas aviation with an innovative future for all”, said Ben Sauceda, President of KAM.
The ‘We WILL Built It Better’ programming will be used for STEM/STEAM camps throughout the summer months, as well as week breaks during the school year. This program is the launching point for a dynamic shift in KAM towards hands-on educational learning.
“Careers in STEM/STEAM will continue to be among the most in-demand when today’s young people enter the workforce,” said John O’Leary, Vice President of Engineering for Airbus Americas. “Yet opportunities in engineering, manufacturing technology, aerospace, data centers and other technical careers are not traditionally introduced to younger students. Solving the challenges that face our society will require imagination and innovation cultivated through teamwork and rooted in solid problem-solving skills. The ‘We WILL Build It Better’ kits developed by Flight Works Alabama are perfect tools for introducing young, impressionable minds to those concepts.”
‘We WILL Build It Better’ is a curriculum designed by Flight Works Alabama in connection with Airbus, Amazon Web Services and Snap-on Incorporated. Learn more at www.kansasaviationmuseum.org
