Recently our 1st graders, Mrs. Castellano and Ms. Bliss spent an exciting day at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum. From the moment the students arrived, they found themselves on a site steeped in aviation history. The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a one-of-a-kind cultural resource located at Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville, NY, at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the Museum offers visitors a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the state's largest aviation library, as well as educational programs geared to every age group.
Students enjoyed a Docent led tour of the museum. The experience was meant to foster a deep appreciation of aviation's impact on society, the importance of math, history, science, and art; all tools necessary to embark on any direction in the future. The groups not only enjoyed the tour, but also the opportunity to hop into selected aircraft at the museum and experience hands-on inter-active exhibits.