Middle School Workshops

Middle School Academy

Supported by Space Florida & the NASA/Florida Space Grant Consortium

Space Florida & the NASA/Florida Space Grant Consortium hold 5-day Academy programs for Middle School students. Applications are now being accepted for this Space Florida Academy which are held at the Center for Space Education, Kennedy Space Center. These Workshops provide opportunities for students to be engaged in stimulating science and math activities. In addition, they offer students the opportunity to be an aerospace engineer for a week and build an instrument package that will be launched on a weather balloon to a height of 100,000 feet (20 miles). Students compete in exciting games and events that are based on science and math principles, showing them the relevance of math and science in every-day life. They also conduct scientific investigations, partake in hands-on experiments and learn problem-solving skills.

 

A fifty (50) word essay and science or math teacher's Letter of Recommendation is required, separate from the online application. Write in your own words, by your own hand, a 50 word essay describing why you are interested in attending the Space Florida Academy. Your science and math teacher's Letter of Recommendation shall be on your school's letterhead.

Send the completed document via the USPS to:

Education Program
SPACE FLORIDA
P.O. Box 656
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-0656
Or Fax to 321.730.5307
Or email scanned document to erader@spaceflorida.gov

Workshop activities (may vary depending on KSC scheduling and timelines):

• Building a Camera instrument to be launched on a scientific, weather balloon
• Building and program a computerized Robot, capable of obstacle avoidance
• Design stabilization capabilities for the payload on the scientific, weather balloon
• Experience the Kennedy Space Center attractions
• Learn team building games; learn leadership skills
• Discover science and math techniques in every-day life

Qualifications:Florida Resident

Space Florida Workshop Details:

• The workshops are held at the Center for Space Education Labs, Kennedy Space Center
• Hours - 9am - 3 pm
• Participants bring their own lunch
• The workshops are free to accepted applicants and include nominal a non refundable $25 registration fee to hold your space
• Contact Ms. Emma Rader at erader@spaceflorida.gov, Tel: (321) 730- 5301, Ext. 231, Fax: (321)730-5307
• Open application policy
• Car pools will be organized, when transportation assistance is required

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