8-year progressive curriculum for the K-12 academy focused on space development and aviation, designed so that students can join at any time. The curriculum is structured to build on fundamental concepts while allowing new students to integrate seamlessly into the program.

Year 1: Foundations of Space and Aviation

Core Topics:Introduction to Space and Aviation: Basic concepts of space, planets, and the idea of flight. Storytelling and Exploration: Space and aviation-themed stories, creative play, and simple hands-on activities like paper airplanes. Basic STEM Skills: Simple counting, basic shapes, and introductory science concepts through fun experiments. Project: Create a solar system mobile and participate in a paper airplane contest.

Year 2: Exploring the Skies and Beyond

Understanding Flight: Basic principles of how things fly, introduction to different types of aircraft.Our Solar System: Introduction to planets, moons, and the sun.Hands-On Activities: Building simple gliders, crafting models of planets.Project: Build and launch a small foam glider, create a model of a favorite planet.

Year 3: Introduction to Space Missions and Aviation History

Core Topics:History of Space Exploration: Key milestones in space missions, introduction to astronauts. Pioneers of Aviation: The Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and other aviation pioneers.STEM SkillsDevelopment: Simple engineering concepts, basic math related to flight (e.g., distance, speed). Project: Design a simple space mission with a team and create a timeline of aviation milestones.

Year 4: The Science of Space and Flight

Core Topics:The Science Behind Space Exploration: Gravity, orbits, and the basics of rocket science. Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics: How wings generate lift, the importance of aerodynamics.Intermediate STEM Skills: Introduction to measurement, basic physics concepts, and problem-solving activities.Project: Build a simple water rocket and participate in a group challenge to improve its design.

Year 5: Spacecraft and Aircraft Design

Core Topics:Introduction to Spacecraft: How spacecraft are designed and launched, different types of space vehicles. Aircraft Design Principles: Basic concepts in aircraft design, introduction to different types of aircraft.Hands-On Projects: Design and create simple models of spacecraft and aircraft. Project: Participate in a group project to design a simple spacecraft or aircraft model, focusing on creativity and functionality.

Year 6: Advanced Space Missions and Aviation Technologies

Core Topics:Advanced Space Missions: Understanding manned vs. unmanned missions, introduction to space stations. Modern Aviation Technologies: Introduction to drones, jet engines, and modern aviation technologies. Applied STEM Skills: Introduction to basic programming, intermediate physics (forces, motion), and technology integration. Project: Develop a simple coding project for a drone or a space mission simulator.