(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A group of Qatari teachers recently got the chance to learn a new classroom curriculum designed to help their students understand the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem), thanks to a Boeing-sponsored programme in partnership with the US-based Museum of Flight.
The teachers, who were chosen by the Supreme Education Council (SEC), were trained by staff from the Museum of Flight in lessons to take back to the classroom about the science of aviation € from the principles of flight to the properties of air. The teachers then had the opportunity to build a variety of flying machines to test out these principles.
Fatima al-Rashid, head of the Science Department at the SEC Curriculum Standards Office, said: "We were delighted to have Boeing at our recent conference on education here in Doha. Boeing helped facilitate an insightful workshop for teachers. It was great to see the teachers getting involved in the hands-on activities. This is a good step in encouraging teachers to carry out such activities in their classrooms."
The Museum of Flight is a private non-profit air and space museum in northwest US.
The "Teach the Teachers" initiative on the science behind aviation was one aspect of a week-long series of educational events organised by Boeing and the Museum of Flight. Museum staff hosted aviation-themed activities and hands-on demonstrations for students at both Qatar Scientific Club and Qatar Academy.
A large group of Qatari students participated in an airplane design course to explore the aerodynamics of wing design, a "Suited for Space" challenge to build and test small space suits to protect objects in a vacuum chamber and the "Robot Garage" programme to learn the basic engineering ideas behind robotics.
"Boeing is committed to bringing programmes to Qatar that will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and aviators," said Bernie Dunn, president of Boeing Middle East. "Education in critical Stem subjects is an integral part of a sustainable economy and reaching Qatar National Vision 2030, and aerospace is an exciting way to help students learn."
Boeing and Qatar have a long-standing partnership in implementing Stem-related projects and leadership development programmes that contribute to the country's future goals.
For the past two years, Boeing has partnered with Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) to bring the Museum of Flight to the Al Khor Fly In, where hundreds of students and aviation enthusiasts have participated in interactive programmes. Boeing has also participated in QAC's career fair, as well as hosting its engineering students at Boeing's US commercial aerospace production facilities.
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