DESTINATIONS

School

Educational programs at NASTAR incorporate STEM education with fun activities that aim to inspire and engage. Students will not be permitted to try out the training equipment. Individual Teacher Orientation Tours can be arranged to preview what NASTAR has to offer before scheduling your field trip visit. NASTAR’s field trip content is aligned with PA academic standards for science, technology, engineering, and career education.

supports classroom learning in:
Science.

topics covered:
STEM, earth science, physics, outer space, aviation, career exploration.

contact info
Name: Gregory Kennedy
Phone: 215-355-9100 ext. 1512
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Free

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National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR)

Experience hands-on learning and discover the science behind technology at the National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR). An affiliate member of the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, NASTAR promotes the excitement of aerospace education in groups of all ages. Groups visiting NASTAR will see an altitude chamber, aircraft simulators, ejection simulators, and the world’s most advanced high-performance centrifuge, the PHOENIX Centrifuge.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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STEM Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.

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Scouts

Scouts can work on Aviation badges at NASTAR through educational programs that incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math education. NASTAR’s education program activities aim to inspire and engage scout groups. Scouts will not be permitted to try out the training equipment.

supports scout badges in:
Science.

topics covered:
STEM, earth science, physics, outer space, aviation, career exploration.

contact info
Name: Gregory Kennedy
Phone: 215-355-9100 ext. 1512
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Free

ABOUT

National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR)

Experience hands-on learning and discover the science behind technology at the National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR). An affiliate member of the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, NASTAR promotes the excitement of aerospace education in groups of all ages. Groups visiting NASTAR will see an altitude chamber, aircraft simulators, ejection simulators, and the world’s most advanced high-performance centrifuge, the PHOENIX Centrifuge.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

STEM Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Summer camp groups will enjoy learning about aviation and space through NASTAR’s engaging and inspiring activities. Field trips incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math. Campers will not be permitted to try out the training equipment.

contact info
Name: Gregory Kennedy
Phone: 215-355-9100 ext. 1512
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Free

ABOUT

National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR)

Experience hands-on learning and discover the science behind technology at the National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR). An affiliate member of the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, NASTAR promotes the excitement of aerospace education in groups of all ages. Groups visiting NASTAR will see an altitude chamber, aircraft simulators, ejection simulators, and the world’s most advanced high-performance centrifuge, the PHOENIX Centrifuge.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

STEM Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Educational programs at NASTAR’s educational programs incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math education with fun activities that aim to inspire and engage homeschool groups. Homeschoolers will not be permitted to try out the training equipment. Preview what NASTAR has to offer before scheduling your field trip visit on an Individual Teacher Orientation Tour.

topics covered:
STEM, earth science, physics, outer space, aviation, career exploration.

contact info
Name: Gregory Kennedy
Phone: 215-355-9100 ext. 1512
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Free

ABOUT

National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR)

Experience hands-on learning and discover the science behind technology at the National Aerospace Training and Research Center (NASTAR). An affiliate member of the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, NASTAR promotes the excitement of aerospace education in groups of all ages. Groups visiting NASTAR will see an altitude chamber, aircraft simulators, ejection simulators, and the world’s most advanced high-performance centrifuge, the PHOENIX Centrifuge.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

STEM Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.

View Lesson Plan>>