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Background STARBASE was created in 1989 through a grant
from the Kellogg Foundation. The first STARBASE program
began at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan.
The STARBASE program provides an innovative approach to addressing
three critical problems facing America’s youth: poor preparation
in math and science, lack of personal direction, and drug abuse.The
STARBASE mission is accomplished through exciting hands-on curricula
and positive caring role models provided by the STARBASE team
and military personnel.Beginning in Fiscal Year 1993 (FY93), Congress
appropriated $2M to the Air National Guard (ANG) to establish
five STARBASE sites.Today the program is authorized pursuant to
10 U.S.C. 2193, as a science and mathematics education improvement
program.The Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Navy, and Marine
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Program
Description STARBASE is a nonresidential program for students
(grades K-12) that provides them with real-world applications
of math and science through experiential learning, simulations,
and experiments in aviation and space-related fields.The program
utilizes instruction modules that can integrate state math and
science objectives.A motivational module is included to teach
children how to set and achieve goals, take positive action in
their lives, and build strong self-esteem. |
Students and teachers attend the STARBASE
school year program for five complete days. During the school
year, these days are spread over five weeks and teachers use STARBASE-generated
material to reinforce learning during regular school days.
In addition to written materials, facilities, simulators, and trainers
are made available to the students.
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There are 45 STARBASE programs
throughout the United States: |
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