Giving a talk to 2nd Graders

[PSL]

I'm searching for some video clips or introductory text that I could present to 2nd graders.

They are learning about different careers in the transportation industry.

Any ideas where to start?

Thanks.

 

[IP076]

I'd probably have to first say "Stay the he11 away from airlines!" and then tell them to go be an engineer, or an architect or something.....

 

[pilotyip]

build paper airplanes

Having given presentations in grade school, grandkids etc. 2nd graders do not pay attention to lectures at all. Have them build paper airplanes, talk a little about AeroDy, bend the tabs on the back of the airplane and show them what happens, throw them around room. They will love it,

 

[EDUC8-or]

The Jepp PPL manual has a pretty good section on the different careers and sectors of aviation. As far as video clips, you could always check your public library system for videos on different careers. They might have something on aviation.

Are you giving a presentation at an elementary school career day?

We had career day for my class of 4th graders a couple of weeks ago. One of my buddies came in and did a great job. He brought in his flight bag and set up a mini cockpit (I made him say flight deck for all of the kiddies.) He had a volunteer come up and did a captain/FO role play scenario. He even tape recorded what ATC would be saying from getting ATIS, clearance, taxi, TO, and finally contacting departure. He had the volunteer FO try to read back to clearances, it was pretty funny. He brought in jelly beans and once we had reached cruise he had two kids as flight attendants to pass them out. Before all this he gave a basic deal on what it took to get where he is and the basic parts of an airplane/how it flies, but a very simple and dumbed down version. If all else fails and the class isn't paying attention, you can always find children's books on pilots.

 

[Bill Mostellar]

I'm searching for some video clips or introductory text that I could present to 2nd graders.

They are learning about different careers in the transportation industry.

Any ideas where to start?

You're career may already have some tapes. Check with the Audio/Visual department, training, or marketing.

As others have said, most 2nd graders won't hang on for long. Do something fun if you can (audience size, etc).

 

[PSL]

The topic of 'Transportation' is a unit their teacher thought might be fun for the kids if the moms/dads would come to class and talk about what they do.

So far the class has had a Captain for a US Navy 'Sub' come and talk about the life or a submariner (sp?). One of the mom's is an Air Traffic Controller and another Dad is an USAF A-10 instructor pilot.

I couldn't agree more about holding the children's attention.

It should be fun ...

 

[AV1ATRX]

There are quite a few website devoted to elementary school-aged aerospace information. Also, check with your state's Department of Aviation for all kinds of info. I think most of them have an internal department dedicated to that type of thing, with free goodies to give out to the kids.

 

[501261]

The NBAA has a website that has some great information including a PowerPoint presentation and handouts at www.avkids.com, look under the speaker section.

Don't forget to say nice things about the corporate side of the fence

 

[350DRIVER]

I'd probably have to first say "Stay the he11 away from airlines!" and then tell them to go be an engineer, or an architect or something.....

Tell em to go to med school and I second the above.

3 5 0