Aerospace/Rocketry
The Introduction to Aerospace
class is an evolving course designed to challenge students in the application of
scientific concepts learned in required science courses. Students in the class
enter the Team America Rocket Challenge which is a national competition
involving over 600 school teams from every state in the nation. To date,
Countryside has competed in this contest for five of its six years, with
respectable results.
In addition to learning the fundamentals of model rocketry, students study the
aviation industry. Building small model aircraft, visiting small and mid-size
airports, touring Air Traffic Control Centers, and taking a Young Eagle Flight
are some of the activities that appeal most to students.
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