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X-15 A Hypersonic Rocket Powered Experimental Aircraft

Completed by 19 learners
Ages 11-16
Live One-Time Class
This class will focus on the X-15 experimental aircraft. It will delve into how this aircraft was part plane and part space craft based on the experiments that it underwent in the 1960s.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,057 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-9 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
The intent for this course will be to teach the student about the historic technological advancements and testing with the X-15 experimental aircraft. Additionally, we will investigate the facts about the different variants, technical specifications of the aircraft, and how the aircraft was used in various tests. There will be an attached note taking document with pictures to help the student learn and retain the information in this course. There is also one short video about the X-15 aircraft. The desire of the teacher is to engage the students with questions and dialogue to help them further learn the material and answer questions. There will be no assigned homework in this class and the teaching style will be lecture via power point material with a few questions asked of the students.

Learning Goals

The learning goals for this class will be to investigate the facts about the X-15 aircraft, different variants, technical specifications of the aircraft, and how the aircraft was used in various tests.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There is no graphic violent material in this class. There will be a short YouTube video in this class and you do not need a separate login for this video.
Supply List
There will be a two-page note taker that the student may download and use during the class.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Resources: NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-052-DFRC.html Forbes: https: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2019/08/25/5-things-you-likely-never-knew-about-nasas-x-15-rocket-plane/?sh=163457953fe9 Aviation & Aerospace: https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=71 Wiki Pedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_X-15

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2017
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University
My desire as a teacher is to inspire and get the students excited about science related topics. I want the students to be involved, questioning, and seeking a deeper understanding of the material but more importantly to be able to use this information in real-world situations. I desire the material to come alive and allow the student the ability to explore it in more detail. Ultimately, my passion is to guide the students to further investigate and consider a future career in a science related field. 

My vast experience and enthusiasm to teach weather and military aircraft stems from serving in the United States Air Force as a Meteorologist providing outstanding forecast support for aviation assets and personnel protection. I enjoyed mentoring the new incoming Airmen while in the service and now want to share my experience with students on the Outschool platform. This platform provides an excellent opportunity to share my real-world experience in a diverse, open, and honest format. As an educator, it is important to be intentional about utilizing expert peer reviewed and accurate research for the classes I develop on Outschool. I utilize top-notch subscription research-based tools such as Aviation Week and Space Technology content, Flight Journal Magazine, Pima Air and Space Museum membership providing in person access to over 500 different aircraft. 

Furthermore, it is also important to be connected to the learners and allow them to interact with one another and ask questions in the classes. This keeps the classes engaging, fun, and helps the students to enhance their learning journey. Even with my vast background knowledge as a subject matter expert, I do NOT always have all the answers. Sometimes the students may even stump me on a question. I relish this occasion because it gives me the opportunity to learn something new and get back to the student quickly with the answer. This keeps the integrity in the class environment and helps everyone learn something new. Additionally, allowing parents to ask questions and to be available for both the students and parents throughout the duration of the course is also very important. Timely communication is key for all involved in this learning journey. This combination of EPIC teaching and learning makes my classes fun, enjoyable, and hopefully inspires students to consider a STEM related career field.

My personal background is expansive and diverse with decades of experience in both the military and as a private business owner. I have provided leadership as an officer and tailored forecasts for aircraft, personnel, and for special operators. I successfully fulfilled government contracts as a weather subject matter expert teaching Special Operations Weather Technicians (SOWT) meteorology and ensuring they were ready to deploy world-wide. I have been learning, researching, and growing my military aircraft knowledge base for over 30 years and continue to build this knowledge base. I have various degrees from an Associates in Weather Technology to a Bachelor’s in Science in Professional Aeronautics, and a couple of other assorted Master level degrees. Lastly, I am a STEM Physical Sciences state certified teacher. I love researching and developing my classes about military aircraft and weather-related classes as well. I helped my wife homeschool our two children until high school. Lastly, I love hiking, mountain biking, and reading.

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