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Civil Air Patrol

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters  Maxwell Air Force Base; Maxwell, Alabama.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) Alabama Wing Homepage Alabama Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Fantastic site. Everything you ever wanted to know about CAP, aviation, search and rescue is here.
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Great Lakes Region Civil Air Patrol Great Lakes Region. This web site has some good Aerospace Education lesson plans. Great for Middle School program.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) The CAP Officer    A professional journal for CAP volunteers, to provide a refereed forum for the discussion and analysis of professionalism, leadership, and quality training issues. Spurring leadership growth within the CAP membership.... contributing to a more professional Civil Air Patrol.

 

Emergency Services

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) AFRCC Home Page Air Force Rescue Coordination Center homepage.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Information Everything you would want to know and some things you wouldn't want to know about ELTs and EPIRBs.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)South Carolina EPD    South Carolina Emergency Preparedness Division.   Good site to find breaking weather information.
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National Association for Search and Rescue   NASAR is a membership association comprised of thousands of dedicated paid and non-paid personnel - all active or interested in search and rescue, disaster aid, emergency medicine and awareness education.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)South Carolina Disaster Center   BEST site to go to if you need up-to-the-minute severe weather for South Carolina.  Tremendous number of links.    A MUST CLICK.  Five Stars. * * * * *
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Schmidt List One of the most comprehensive aviation and aerospace links available. Just about everything you need concerning emergency services, disaster relief and aviation related links is here.
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F.E.M.A. Federal Emergency Management Association
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American Red Cross Red Cross homepage.
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Aerospace Education

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Civil Air Patrol: AE Resource Page Created and maintained by Colonel Dave Garner, Southeast Region Deputy Chief of Staff. This is a great site to go to find out about teacher workshops, NCASE 1999 (National Congress on Space Education), good weather links, and lots of links of interest to aerospace educators.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Schmidt List One of the most comprehensive aviation and aerospace links available. Just about everything you need concerning emergency services, disaster relief and aviation related links is here.
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All-Star Network ATTENTION CAP Aerospace Education Officers and AE Counselors!!!!   This is the place to go to help those cadets pass those AE exams!!!   Check out Level 1, "Principals".   The ALL-STAR network was established at Florida International University to improve the delivery and quality of aeronautics and related instruction to minority students, targeting grades 4 - 14. YOU WILL NEED TO DOWN LOAD MACROMEDIA'S SHOCKWAVE Plug-In to get the full benefit.
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NASA Home Page National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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NASA Education Information One more way to get to some more links. This is one of the best  Aerospace Education sites around, one of my favorites. All the NASA research centers are here; Ames, Dryden, Langley & Lewis. (No they're not lawyers.) Check out all four Aeronautics Centers' Education Homepages. Scroll down and click Other Aeronautics Education Information.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)NASA Teacher Resource Center for South Carolina   Located at South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, SC. This center sponsors many teacher workshops that are fun and free.  Teachers may copy NASA videos, take posters, lithographs and a host of other materials, at no charge. While you are at the teacher resource center, don't forget to look in the Stanback Planetarium.   You must go to this site for one of the most comprehensive collection of NASA and aerospace links.     A must click.    Five Stars. * * * * *
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Challenger Learning Center for South Carolina   Located in Columbia, the only Challenger Learning Center in South Carolina sponsored by Richland School District #1.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)The Space Shuttle   Teachers love this part of cyberspace because it is a great INTERACTIVE site.  This is the place to go if you want to the parts of the space shuttle. Lots of fun.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)The Nine Planets   Another favorite site for teachers.  This link will offer you a multi-media tour of our solar system.   The TEN ??? best of the nine planets.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Roper Mountain Science Center   Located in Greenville, South Carolina.
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National Coalition for Aviation Education (NCAE) The National Coalition for Aviation Education represents government, industry, and labor, united to promote aviation education activities and resources; increase public understanding of the importance of aviation; and support educational initiatives at the local, state and national levels.
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Aerospace Education Foundation   A non-profit affiliate of the Air Force Association.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach FL.  The Harvard of aviation universities. Courses for graduate credit are offered for teachers during the summer. Ranked #1egineering school in the southeast by U.S. News & World Report magazine.  Be sure to check the NASA Teacher Resource Center Embry Riddle.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Agate Proposal This is a really neat site of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University describing the   AQUILAS II aircraft. The AQUILAS II was designed to be the safest general aviation aircraft in the world.  This is one HOT little plane.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Agate Proposal AGATE is the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments. This AGATE Consortium is a cost sharing industry-university-government partnership initiated by NASA to create technological basis for revitalization of the U.S. general aviation industry. Check out the GAP (General Aviation Propulsion) program and   Advanced Air Transportation Technologies.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Space Enviornment Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association   Providing space weather alerts and warnings to a nation and the world for distrubances that can affect people and equipment working in space and on Earth. This site has some good educator lesson plans and Internet activities. Click "Education & Outreach". WARNING. The information is downloadable in the Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat (freeware) installed on your computer. 
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Space Station Simulator  A nice little CD-ROM that gives a good overview of the International Space Station, including all modules, launch vehicles and launch sites. Activities are fairly simple.
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Astronomy Village Built around step-by-step, month-long investigations, and incorporating the guidance and expertise of a variety of professional astronomers, this large CD/video/printed document package offers students an amazingly authentic "real life" experience in the study of astronomy.
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Astronomical Society of the Pacific Great site. Non-profit organization founded in 1889 for anyone who has a genuine interest in astronomy. These folks will snail-mail you a great catalog full of neat stuff.  Check out the RealSky CD ROM.

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Lockheed Martin Want to find out more about the space craft that will replace the space shuttle?  Click here to see more information about the VentureStar, the low-cost space workhorse.   Mr. James A. "Micky" Blackwell, President and CEO for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Sector talks about the VentureStar program.
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Popular Mechanics homepage. FOR GOD's SAKE DO NOT ENTER THIS SITE VIA THE "SHOCKWAVE", "JAVA", "VRML" INTERFACE!!!   If you do, come back in a year after it has finished downloading. Use the 2-D interface instead. Click here if you would like to find out more about "Lifting Body" type space crafts. Learn more about the M2-F2, the Pioneer HL-10 and Martin Marietta's X-24A.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Popular Science homepage. Popular Science magazine web site.
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Scram Jet Engine Technology. Find out from "Popular Mechanics" magazine what's going on with ScramJet research. November, 1994.
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Great Lakes Composites Corporation NASA spin off technology right in South Carolina's own backyard; West Columbia, SC. GLCC, Inc., is a not-for-profit, membership-owned organization dedicated to strengthening the production capabilities of U.S. industry in the vital areas of advanced composites technology. 
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)  J-Track 2.0 Look here to find out where your favorite satellite, shuttle or you r friendly, neighborhood  space station is currently located

 

 

Aviation

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Landings Home Page. This is the best homepage for aviators on the Internet. This is an excellent place to start.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Smilin' Jack. This is GREAT web site with more links than you can shake a stick at. Click "HOMEPAGES" and see a VERY comprehensive list of aviation and aerospace links. Listen in on LIVE airtraffic controllers at Dallas/ Ft. Worth and Miami International airports.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Schmidt List One of the most comprehensive aviation and aerospace links available.
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Tailwinds Home Page
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All-Star Network ATTENTION CAP Aerospace Education Officers and AE Counselors!!!!  This is the place to go to help those cadets pass those AE exams!!!   Check out Level 1, "Principals". The ALL-STAR network was established at Florida International University to improve the delivery and quality of aeronautics and related instruction to minority students, targeting grades 4 - 14. YOU WILL NEED TO DOWN LOAD MACROMEDIA'S SHOCKWAVE Plug-In to get the full benefit.
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Valiant Air Command Museum Founded in 1977, group of 12 individuals dedicated to finding and preserving historic aircraft.
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Evergreen International Aviation These guys now have the "Spruce Goose"!
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General Aviation Manufacturers Association Click the "Aviation Education" box in the lower right hand corner. Lots of low cost videos available for educators. Lots of great aviation links too.

 

 

Cadet Programs

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Communications

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Civil Air Patrol Communications FAQ   Compiled by 1Lt Derrell Lipman.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Motorola Communications  Check out the HF radio designed to replace the HW-18!!  Motorola Micom-2
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Schmidt List One of the most comprehensive aviation and aerospace links available.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Norm's Rotor Service Okay Alliance has long since gone. No problem, Norm has everything you need to get that tired, old U-110 or U-100 going again. Norm also carries Telex and HyGain stuff.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)American Radio Relay League   Yeah, yeah. We know. This site is so easy to find, an idiot could do it. We still had to include the ARRL.   So shoot us.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Amateur "HAM" Radio Clubs in South Carolina. Columbia Amateur Radio Club, Sumter Amateur Radio Club and many more all over the state.

 

State of South Carolina

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Museum of York County Visit a great museum in the upstate.

 

Links for Educators

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)United States Department of Education Grants, lesson plans news and more.
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National Education Association Over 2.4 million men and women helping children achieve. America's system of free, universal oublic education may be its greatest...  invention. Find out why public schools are so important.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)South Carolina State Department of Education Find out state test scores, MAT 7, BSAP, American College Test (ACT). This site also has links to various school districts and schools in the state. This is also a good site to go to if you are looking for back-to-school information and information about school business and finance.
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South Carolina School Boards Association  Click here and then click "Other Sites" to find a  listing of all school  districts in South Carolina, State Dept. Of Educ., U.S. Dept,. of Educ., etc.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)South Carolina Occupational Information System (S.C.O.I.S.)  SCOIS is the state's computer-based, career information delivery system, providing essential data on careers, salaries, scholarships, education and job opportunities -- including military, apprenticeships, post-secondary, trade and vocational programs.
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M.I.M.S. Hub Midlands Improving Math and Science. One of 13 regional mathematics and science education centers across South Carolina for supporting curricular and instructional reform. Lots of great lesson plans here. Sponsored by the South Carolina Statewide Systemic Initiative and South Carolina Educational Television.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)South Carolina Science Council  The South Carolina Science Council (SC)2 is a statewide professional organization of teachers and any others who are concerned with the improvement of science education in South Carolina.  This site has some very good links. The SCSC's conference will be in Greenville, SC November 6 -  7, 1998.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Science Projects: A Modular Approach This a book. This is a very good book. Highly recommended by the Natiional Science Teachers Association and has received Science Teaching Achievement Recognition Award.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)National Science Teachers Association This is the homepage for the National Science Teachers Association.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites on the Internet found to be useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth. It is updated daily to keep up with the tremendous number of new World Wide Web sites. 5 star rating. * * * * *
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Homework Heaven (No Sweat.Com)  The biggest study site on the Internet, linking to everything that's fit to learn.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)School Web School Web has been designed to allow communication to take place between the people involved in the education process. Homework, School Events and Teacher Communications are the main focus of this site.
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Middle Web Don't let the title fool you, this is NOT just for middle school educators. Hundreds of links to lesson plans, curriculum-oriented sites, teaching strategies and other resources - all carefully reviewed for quality.
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Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education. Great site for lesson plans, free publications, CD-ROMS and professional development activities, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Educ.
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Brigadoon Home Page Internet provider. Scroll down and click "EDUCATION SITES OF THE WEEK CHALK BOARD". Everything a teacher could want and then some. Look at "Classroom Connect", and then check out "Sites for Teachers" and "Educational Sites Worth a Look".
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Classroom Connect  The premier Web site for K - 12 students and teachers.
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Cable in the Classroom Click here to find out about NON-VIOLENT, COMMERCIAL-FREE and EDUCATIONAL cable programming AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE. Check out the "Discovery Channel", "The Learning Channel" and the "Sci-Fi Channel" homepages. Check out the  "Inside Space - Cable in the Classroom" series on the Sci-Fi Channel.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Bill Nye the Science Guy "Crazy Bill" they call him. You know he's that fellow that lives down the street and causes everyone's lights to dim and flicker everytime he works on some kind of wierd experiment down in his basement. All the neighborhood kids seem to like him for some reason. They're always hanging out down at his house. Click to Bill's home page and see what he's up to. Don't forget to check out his videos that can be purchased from the Disney Channel, produced by KCTS television and distributed by Disney's Educational Productions.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)International Airtraffic Transportation Association Represents the world's air transport
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International Airtraffic Transportation Association Represents the world's air transport system.
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Windtrax A hands-on satellite simulation program designed to get students to use problem solving skills, computer and aerospace technologies.
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All-Star Network ATTENTION CAP Aerospace Education Officers and AE Counselors!!!!   This is the place to go to help those cadets pass those AE exams!!!   Check out Level 1, "Principals".   The ALL-STAR network was established at Florida International University to improve the delivery and quality of aeronautics and related instruction to minority students, targeting grades 4 - 14. YOU WILL NEED TO DOWN LOAD MACROMEDIA'S SHOCKWAVE Plug-In to get the full benefit.
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Physical Science Homepage   This is the place to go if you are a physical science teacher. Lots of great stuff here. Requires MacroMedia Shockwave plug-in. You must check this page out. On-Line activities that you can use in the classroom, with your students.
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International Science and Technology Fair.  Boy do I like this one!! This is almost as good as the Physical Science Homepage. A must click, five stars.
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The Jason Project From oceans to rain forests, from polar regions to volcanoes, the JASON Project explores Planet Earth and closely examines its biological and geological development. Students learn the physical, biological and historical significance of the area under study and work with leading scientists to develop an appreciation of the area's role in the earth's total ecology.
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General Aviation Manufacturers Association Click the "Aviation Education" box in the lower right hand corner. Lots of low cost videos available for educators. Lots of great aviation links too.
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Pitsco Company that has an on-line catalogue of science materials for educators. Be sure to click  "Pitsco Innovative Education" link and then click the "Educator's and (my own)  favorite   link".
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The Official "Embrace Space" website. National day that recognizes the contributions to science, medicine and everyday life made by our space program. This is another great site. Click  Teachers' Space for lots of great stuff.
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Challenger Center for Space Science Education Launch your exploration of space here for cool educational simulations, activities, news, and information. Created by teachers for teachers to memorialize those who gave their life for the advancement of space exploration.
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Educational Technology Programs at the Argonne National Laboratory. Leading edge research going on here. Scroll down to the bottom and click "NEWTON Homepage **Teacher Resource**, scroll down and click "Ask A Scientist" link, click "Physics" under 1992 - Sept. 1993 Archives, click  "Bernoulli's' Principle of Flight". Be sure to try out "Six Dimensions and Star Trek". You might be surprised at the answers.
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Education AccessNews  Technology news for educators. Education Access is a comprehensive source for technology solutions. Market-Leading computer hardware, curriculum and productivity software.  Education Access also has info on profession development training, network and technology services.   Good site for media specialists and technology oriented educators.
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Teacher Grant Information Some links on educator grants. Link to Technology & Learning Magazine.

 

Cadet's Favorite Links

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)CyberTeens One of the most highly regarded Web sites for young people. Kids "SAFE SITE".
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Safe For Kids homepage. List of Safe Site links for kids.
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Brigade Quartermasters Cadets love Rambo Gear!!!
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US Calvary Cadets love Rambo Gear!!
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Glendale Company that sells R.O.T.C. and J.R.O.T.C. stuff. Good source for color guard equipment. These folks also have CAP insignias.
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Vendors

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WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) The Space Place  Space related gifts, models, toys & collectibles selected by real rocket scientists.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)Pitsco Company that has an on-line catalogue of science materials for educators. Be sure to click  "Pitsco Innovative Education" link and then click the "Educator's and (my own)  favorite   link".

 

What Time Is It ???

WB01704_.gif (383 bytes) United States Naval Observatory  Click here to find the world's most accurate clock.
WB01704_.gif (383 bytes)National Institute of Standards and Technology  Click here to go to Radio Station WWV for accurate time.