The Development and Incorporation of Introductory Aerospace Curriculum into Tennessee Secondary Education Systems

Abstract

This project discusses the commercial and general aviation industries and presents research demonstrating the importance of each. It then argues using modern research that the industries are greatly in need of pilots. The project then submits the solution in the form of basic introductory aerospace curriculum, titled The World of Aerospace, for secondary education systems in Tennessee. The methodology of the curriculum is discussed, followed by the curriculum itself in the appendices, along with reflections and revisions by the author after The World of Aerospace’s implementation in a Tennessee high school. While various facets of the industry are discussed and covered, the pilot sector will receive the most focus.