Starbase Vermont

Starbase Schedule - South Burlington

*Schedule is subject to change.

DAY 1

Welcome & Expectations

Teambuilding Problem Solving Challenge Activity

Engineering Design Process: Eggbert

Chemistry: Molecular Models, States of Matter

Fluid Mechanics & Aerodynamics:

  • Bernoulli Principle
  • Airplane Parts/Functions
  • 4 Forces of Flight / Axis of Rotation
  • Computer Flight Simulation

3-D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Part 1

DAY 2

Physics: Newton's Laws of Motion

STEM Careers: VT Air Guard F-16 Pilot Presentation

Math Applications: Metric Mission

Math Applications: Data Analysis - Pop Goes the Fizz

Physics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Model Rocketry

3-D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Part 2

DAY 3

Atmospheric Properties: Ocean of Air Experiments

Math Applications: Math Mysteries

Technology: Innovations - Nanotechnology

Technology: Navigation & Mapping - Secret Mission

3-D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Part 3

DAY 4  (At the School: Times Vary)

Chemistry: Physical & Chemical Reactions

Math Applications: Circuit Board Geometry

Physics: Laws of Motion - Rocket Safety/Procedures

Physics: Rocket & Hot Air Balloon Launches

Rocket Debriefing & Clean Up

DAY 5

STEM Careers: VT Air Guard Tour & Presentation

3-D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Part 4

Teambuilding Challenge Activity

Technology: Navigation & Mapping

Administer Post Assessment (e-testing)

Flight Simulator Activities

GRADUATION CELEBRATION
(Family & Friends are Welcome!)

Farewell

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As usual my students rave about Starbase. They love the instructors and activities.
-5th grade teacher, Salisbury
Starbase VT



Both students and their parents loved this program. Parents were very impressed by the material, its presentation, and
wonderful instructors.
-5th grade teacher, Poultney
Starbase VT