Thank you for welcoming STEM Flights into your classroom! This page is designed to support you after your NASA classroom visit and includes a brief follow up survey, classroom resources, and student pathways to continue exploring aerospace and STEM learning. We are grateful for your partnership and hope these materials are helpful as you build on the experience with your students.​​

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Educator Follow Up Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete the follow up survey below. Responses are anonymous and will be used to meet NASA reporting requirements and strengthen future programming.

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Classroom Resources

NASA aligned materials to extend learning in your classroom

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Free Educator Lesson plans:  Bring aerospace and aviation into your classroom

NASA Content:  Excellent resources for educators to use in the classroom

Hands-on Activities:  We've identified Middle School hands-on activities and attached the VA SOL requirements to the plan. 

FAA STEM:  Resources for classroom Aviation and Aerospace content

NASA Glenn Research Center:  Aerodynamic lesson plans and activities, plus request a speaker for your classroom

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Student Pathways and Next Steps

Opportunities for students to continue exploring aerospace and STEM

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STEM Flights: Free flight experiences at Winchester Regional Airport

Virginia Space Grant Consortium: Free camps, flight training, STEM, and Aerospace Programs

Civil Air Patrol:  Free program for students 12-18 who are interested in aviation and aerospace

NASA:  Activities and programs for students and families to do at home​

FAA STEM:  Programs and organizations For Middle Schoolers

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Educator Support

Questions, follow up, or interest in future classroom visits

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Schedule a field trip to the Airport:  Email Carley Walker to set up a date and time

Request another classroom visit:  We want to see as many students as possible!

Ask for additional mentoring:  Want to bring aerospace to life for your students?  We can help

Request a visit from an Astronaut:  More information from NASA

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NASA Conference

We will be sending THREE local teachers to a NASA conference, all expenses paid.  This event has not been determined yet, but we expect Summer 2026.  All educators who hosted classroom events will be invited to submit their name for a randomized drawing. Sign up below to get more information as becomes available. 

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