This Week in Aviation (Jan 11-15)

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Dear Parents and students,

It’s back to the grind!  It took a few days for all the students and teachers to wipe the sleep from their eyes after winter break and wake up but now we are ready for a strong quarter.  We have begun studying aviation safety.  Although this may not be as exciting as some other topics, this is an incredibly important concept in aviation.  Your student will learn to assess and mitigate the risk in aviation.  Each day your students are full of life and I am always inspired by their love for learning!

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AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of the Ray Foundation, 80 exceptional high school students, ages 15 to 18, each will receive a $10,000 scholarship to pursue a private pilot, sport pilot, or recreational pilot. These awards offer our high school members the opportunity to advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they’ve always dreamed about. LEARN MORE!https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships

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Here is our class schedule for the week:

6B1 Day 1
Bellwork: How does the government define an aircraft accident?
Project:  9_ExploringAviationandAerospace_06_B_1_InvestigativeProcess_StudentActivity

6B1 Day 2
Bellwork: What does the NTSB do?
Project: Jigsaw Activity: “Unintended Consequences Go Team”
Each student in class should choose one of the seven different “Go
Team” functions: Operations, Structures, Powerplants, Systems, Air Traffic Control, Weather, and Human Performance.  Research and become an expert in your function.

Watch the AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study video in the presentation:
“Unintended Consequences”  http://safeYouTube.net/w/9ILd

You may need/ want to watch the video twice. Pay close attention to the details presented in the video related to your chosen function within the “Go Team” investigation. After the video, record up to three observations about the accident scenario that falls within your area of “Go Team” expertise.

Tomorrow, each student will present their “Go Team” observations to the class. This part of the activity simulates the collection, analysis, and reporting processes of the aircraft accident investigation.

6B1 Day 3
Bellwork: NONE
Project: Finish Jigsaw activity and Present Jigsaw Activity

6B2 Day 1
Bellwork: What is a “Go Team”?
Project: 9_ExploringAviationandAerospace_06_B_2_AccidentCaseStudy_StudentActivity
Everyone should work together to complete the accident case study.  Make sure you represent your “Go team” function- not someone else’s.

6B2 Day 2
Bellwork: Can we really know what went wrong in an aviation accident? If so, how?
Project: Create a Presentation to represent your function of the “Go Team” for the case study and explain your findings.

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have. Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton
Aviation
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com