8th Graders Take Flight with iLEAD AV Studio
Last spring, 8th graders from iLEAD AV Studio experienced the thrill of their first glider flights as part of the school’s Soaring Aeronautics Project. This initiative aims to answer the fundamental question “How do things fly?” by introducing learners to…
SCVi 6th Grade Scientists Soar with Hot Air Balloon Project
SCVi 6th graders wrapped up an incredible interdisciplinary project this past spring, delving into the fascinating world of hot air balloons! Learners explored the science behind hot air balloons through various lenses, including thermal energy transfer, engineering design, and weather…
Soaring Success: iLEAD Agua Dulce Hosts Glider on Campus Days
iLEAD Agua Dulce was pleased to host two Glider on Campus Days this spring. Special thanks to Edwards Air Force Base, Skylark North, and iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects for sharing the excitement and love of flight with young people and…
DreamUp MixStix Loading 2025: iLEAD Experiments Soar to the ISS!
Our DreamUp experience for iLEAD learners has been an out-of-this-world adventure! Recently, learners from four iLEAD schools came together for a pivotal moment: loading their carefully designed experiments for their journey to the International Space Station (ISS). MixStix are mixture…
SCVi’s Aerospace Pathway Takes Flight with Inaugural Year
What an incredible first year for the SCVi TK-12 Aerospace Pathway in partnership with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects! Check out the amazing range of projects our learners have been involved in, including the TK-12 Glider Project, Advisory Council & DreamUp…
SCVi, iLEAD Selected to Send Student Experiments to Space
“In partnership with DreamUp, three teams, one from SCVi in the Santa Clarita Valley and two from iLEAD Hybrid Exploration, have been selected to send experiments to the International Space Station….” Read the story at SCVTV!
SCVi DreamUp Launch Team Phyllostachys edulis (Bamboo Shoots) Optimizes Experiment for Space
On Tuesday, December 2, SCVi’s DreamUp Launch Team Phyllostachys edulis (Bamboo Shoots) got to work on optimizing their experiment for a journey to the International Space Station National Laboratory! SCVi learners Quinn R., Sergio V. R., Jonah O., Madi F.,…
SCVi Learners Soar to New Heights with First Flights in Gliders!
SCVi learners took their first flights! Partnering with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects and Skylark Glider Flight School, SCVi learners get to… Dive deep into the history of flight, bird anatomy, experimental gliders, and meteorology Explore a full-scale glider Learn from…
Aeronautics and History Come to Life at iLEAD Lancaster
As part of their Soaring Aeronautics Project with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects, 8th graders hosted a Presentation of Learning, showcasing their knowledge of famous aviators and the principles of flight. Each learner researched a historical figure in aeronautics and constructed…
Virgin Galactic Senior Flight Test Engineer Inspires iLEAD Learners from SCVi and iLEAD Lancaster
What does it take to become a Senior Flight Test Engineer for Virgin Galactic? On Friday, November 15, SCVi learners got the inside scoop from the expert himself, Troy Wollman! He answered their questions and inspired them with his amazing…
iLEAD Lancaster Learners Reach for the Skies at Glider on Campus Day 2024
Gliders, pilots, and future aviators! iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects’ Soaring Aeronautics Project brings flight to life for iLEAD Lancaster learners. A huge thank-you to Edwards Air Force Base Air & Space STEM Outreach and Skylark North Glider Flight School for…
The DreamUp to Space Artwork Design Challenge 24-25 Opens October 28!
Calling iLEAD learners in grades TK-12! Get ready to launch your creativity into space with the DreamUp to Space Mission Patch Artwork Design Challenge 24-25! Imagine your artwork traveling to the International Space Station and orbiting Earth! This is your…
Celebrating iLEAD Agua Dulce 5th Graders’ DreamUp to Space Presentation of Learning
On October 24, iLEAD Agua Dulce 5th graders presented their incredible learning journey in the DreamUp to Space Presentation of Learning. Inspired by the question “If you could send an experiment to the International Space Station, what would you design?”…
iLEAD AV Studio Dreams Up with School-Wide Presentation of Learning
iLEAD AV Studio learners of all ages (TK-8th grade) embarked on an exciting journey into the world of aerospace this past quarter! They explored a variety of aerospace concepts and culminated their learning with a dynamic Presentation of Learning for…
iLEAD California DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25 Teams Selected
We are pleased to announce the selected teams for the iLEAD California DreamUp to Space 4th-7th Grade and 8th-12th Grade Experiment Design Challenges! 4th-7th Grade Selected Team Congratulations to the selected team: Team Pleurotus eryngii (King Trumpet Mushroom Mycelium) Member: iLEAD Exploration 4th Grader…
iLEAD AV Studio DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge 24-25 Team Selected
We are pleased to announce the selected team for the iLEAD AV Studio DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25! Team Moringa oleifera (Malunggay) Members: 8th Graders Mason M., Xander B., Valentino D. Question: What is the effect of microgravity…
iLEAD Lancaster DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25 Team Selected
We are pleased to announce the team selected for launch for the iLEAD Lancaster DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25! Congratulations to the iLEAD Lancaster selected team: Team Salix alba (White Willow Tree) Members: 7th Graders Tron B.,…