WOW! in the Classroom Request Form
2024-2025

Please use this form when requesting materials for our WOW! in the Classroom flight.

This Flight schedules a volunteer from WPAFB to visit your classroom for an in-person STEM lesson full of hands-on activities.

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* 1. Per Air Force and federal policy, our programs cannot use federal funds to provide resources, materials, and equipment to non-federal entities that charge a registration or admission fee. Please confirm that you are requesting use of our program for a school classroom, or after-school program, that does not charge any kind of participation fee.

Yes, I am requesting use of the WOW! program for a school classroom, or after-school program, that does not charge any kind of participation fee.

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* 2. Teacher Name(s):
Please include names of all teachers participating in this request.
Missing information may cause a delay.

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* 3. Email Address(es):
Please include email addresses of all teachers participating in this request.
Missing information may cause a delay.

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* 4. Thank you for making a WOW! in the Classroom request. Please tell us how you heard about our program.

I've used the program in the past.

I was told about WOW! from someone else in my building.

I attended a workshop and learned about WOW! during a presentation.

I received an email about the WOW! program.

Other

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* 5. How long have you used the WOW! in the Classroom program?

This is the first year I have used WOW! in the Classroom.

I have been using WOW! in the Classroom for 1-3 years.

I have been using WOW! in the Classroom for 3-5 years.

I have been using WOW! in the Classroom for 5+ years.

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* 6. Which WOW! in the Classroom lesson would you like to request?
If you are requesting a WOW! on Wheels delivery, please use the other survey.

- You can find lesson summaries, activities, and ODE standards that this lesson will meet on our website.
- Please notice the amount of classroom time needed for the individual lesson you are requesting. The time noted is for one classroom. If you need us to present to more than one classroom, please schedule accordingly.

- Lessons are presented by WPAFB Wizards (volunteers).
- All lesson scheduling is based on volunteer availability.

- The operational radius of WOW! in the Classroom is 35 miles from WPAFB.

Please select only 1 lesson title per request form.

Advanced Optics - Rochester Cloak
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for High School students.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Animal Adaptations
Suggested for Kindergarten-3rd grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Animal Survival
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade.
60-75 minutes needed for each lesson

Artificial Selection
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 8th-12th grade.
50 minutes needed for each lesson

Biomimicry
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade.
60-70 minutes needed for each lesson

Bio Tech 1
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 6th-8th grade.
60-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Bio Tech 2 (There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 9th-12th grade.
75-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Bridges
Suggested for all grade levels. K-2nd graders may need extra adult assistance.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Building Atoms (There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 6th-8th grade.
70 minutes needed for each lesson

Circuitry
Suggested for 5th-8th grade.
60-70 minutes needed for each lesson

Clean Hands (There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
70-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Cubelets 1
Suggested for all grade levels.
60-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Cubelets 2
Cubelets 1 suggested before scheduling this lesson.
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, as well as High School students.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Cubelets, Introduction to the Engineering Design Process
Cubelets 1 suggested before scheduling this lesson.
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, as well as High School students.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Density - An Introduction
Suggested for 5th-9th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Design Thinking for Elementary Students
Suggested for Kindergarten-3rd grade.
40-50 minutes needed for each lesson

Design Thinking, Real World Problem Solving
Suggested for 4th-8th grade.
60-90 minutes needed for each lesson

Electromagnetism
Suggested for 5th-8th grade.
60-70 minutes needed for each lesson

Elementary Chemistry - Polymer Fun
Suggested for 1st-4th grade.
55 minutes needed for each lesson

Engineering Design Process, Building a Rescue Litter
Design Thinking lesson is a good pre-lesson.
Suggested for 4th-8th grade.
60-75 minutes needed for each lesson

Flight - Testing Weight and Balance (Flight 2)
Forces of Flight - Glider Testing suggested as 1st lesson.
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
60 minutes needed for each lesson

Forces of Flight - Glider Testing (Flight 1)
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Genetics
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 8th-12th grade.
80-85 minutes needed for each lesson

Group Work, Building a Roller Coaster
Suggested for 3rd-8th grade.
45-55 minutes needed for each lesson

Group Work, Invent a Sport or Game
Suggested for 3rd-8th grade.
45 minutes needed for each lesson

Helpful Nature
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten.
45-50 minutes needed for each lesson

Hero's Engine - Testing Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
50 minutes needed for each lesson

Is It Living or Non-Living
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
55-75 minutes needed for each lesson

Light Science
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade, with modifications and extension activities for up to 8th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Little Bits - Introduction (Little Bits 1)
Suggested for 4th-8th grade.
60 minutes needed for each lesson

Little Bits - Exploring More (Little Bits 2)
Suggested for 4th-8th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Little Bits - Mini Challenges (Little Bits 3)
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, as well as High school students.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Magnets
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
60-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Manufacturing (Assembly Line)
Suggested for 4th-8th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Matter and Atoms
There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade.
95 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 6th-8th grade.
70 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement - Inches and Centimeters
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
90 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement - Measuring Length, Width, and Height
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
75-90 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement - Standard and Non Standard Units
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
40-45 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement - Things We Measure
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade.
55-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Measurement - Tools for Linear Measurement
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
65 minutes needed for each lesson

Newton's 1st Law of Motion
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, with extension activities.
60 minutes needed for each lesson

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, with extension activities.
60 minutes needed for each lesson

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Suggested for 4th-8th grade, with extension activities.
60-75 minutes needed for each lesson

For an added review of Newton's 3rd...see our Hero's Engine lesson.

Reaction Chemistry - Endothermic vs. Exothermic
Suggested for 7th-9th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Reverse Engineering
Suggested for 4th-10th grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Rocketry: Testing Pressure with Balloon Rockets
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
55-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Rocketry: Testing Thrust with Paper Rockets
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
60 minutes needed for each lesson

Stomp Rockets
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
70-80 minutes needed for each lesson

Straw Rockets (Straw Rockets 1)
Suggested for 3rd-9th grade.
55-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Straw Rockets - More Variables (Straw Rockets 2)
Suggested for 5th-9th grade.
85-90 minutes needed for each lesson

Superposition 1
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 6th-8th grade.
70 minutes needed for each lesson

Superposition 2
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 9th-12th grade.
70 minutes needed for each lesson

Testing Lift with Paper Box Kites
Suggested for 5th-10th grade.
45-50 minutes needed for each lesson

The Compass and Earth's Magnetic Field
Suggested for 5th-8th grade.
45 minutes needed for each lesson

UV Rays
Suggested for Kindergarten-2nd grade.
45-60 minutes needed for each lesson

Virus Invasion
(There is no video available for this lesson.)
Suggested for 3rd-5th grade.
70-85 minutes needed for each lesson

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* 7. Our goal is to ensure the lesson you've chosen is well-suited for your students. Could you please confirm if you reviewed the lesson summary available on our website when making your selection?

Yes

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* 8. What is your preferred date/dates for this lesson?
To ensure proper scheduling, we kindly request at least 3 weeks notice for any presentations.

Providing specific dates is essential, as incomplete information can affect our ability to schedule effectively. While flexibility is appreciated, responses like 'flexible' or 'anytime this year' can complicate the process.

Please note that all lessons are scheduled based on volunteer availability.

If you have multiple date options, please list them below.
Additionally, if there are any dates that are not suitable, please mention those as well.

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* 9. What time would you like the lesson presented?
If your times are flexible, please let me know what times we need to work around like specials and lunch.
If you are requesting for multiple classes, please plan approx. 45-60 minutes for each classroom.

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* 10. What time does your school day start?

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* 11. What time does your school dismiss?

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* 12. School District:

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* 13. School Name:

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* 14. School Address and Phone Number:
Missing information may cause a delay.

school address:

school city:

school zip code:

school phone number:

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* 15. Is there any special parking or entrance information we need?

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* 16. Are there any special student accomodations of which we should be aware?

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* 17. Grade Level(s):

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* 18. Number of Classes to see the lesson:
We can not present to more than 1 class at a time, but we are happy to schedule multiple presentations.

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* 19. Total Number of Students:
Please include all classes you are scheduling for.

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* 20. Based on your previous experience, is there a specific volunteer that you would like to request?

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* 21. What background knowledge do your students already have?

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* 22. Is there a specific objective you need this lesson to meet?

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* 23. Please rank the following reasons for requesting this WOW! lesson in order of importance - 1 being the most important to you.

The lesson meets the standards I am teaching.

N/A

WOW! is a free program and I want my students to have the experience.

N/A

WOW! lessons provide all of the materials we will need.

N/A

WOW! lessons are presented by WPAFB volunteers.

N/A

This is a fun experience for my students.

N/A

This is an educational experience for my students.

N/A

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* 24. Please check the boxes below to confirm that you are aware of the next steps in our scheduling process. Please contact us with any questions.

1. You will receive an email confirming that we have received your request. If you see anything incorrect in that email, please notify me right away.

1A. That first email will verify the following:
- the lesson you've requested
- the date/dates you've requested
- the times you've requested
- the grade level you've asked us to present to
- the number of classes and the number of students

2. You will receive an email once a volunteer has been found so that we can move forward with scheduling.

3. You will receive a confirmation email once we have finalized dates and times.

4. You will receive a reminder email several days before our visit.

5. You will receive a post survey link, after our visit.

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* 25. Did you use the WOW! TV video to help you choose a lesson for your students?

Yes, and I found it to be helpful.

Yes, but I did not find it helpful.

No, it wasn't necessary because I am already familiar with the lesson.

No, I did not watch the video, but I knew it was available.

This is a new lesson, and there is no video available yet.

Please add any comments about the WOW! TV videos.

For more information or if you have questions, contact Angel Callahan at 937-938-4868, or email at antointette.callahan.ctr@us.af.mil

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* 2. Teacher Name(s):Please include names of all teachers participating in this request.Missing information may cause a delay.

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* 3. Email Address(es):Please include email addresses of all teachers participating in this request.Missing information may cause a delay.

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* 4. Thank you for making a WOW! in the Classroom request. Please tell us how you heard about our program.

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* 5. How long have you used the WOW! in the Classroom program?

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* 7. Our goal is to ensure the lesson you've chosen is well-suited for your students. Could you please confirm if you reviewed the lesson summary available on our website when making your selection?

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* 9. What time would you like the lesson presented?If your times are flexible, please let me know what times we need to work around like specials and lunch.If you are requesting for multiple classes, please plan approx. 45-60 minutes for each classroom.

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* 10. What time does your school day start?

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* 11. What time does your school dismiss?

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* 12. School District:

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* 13. School Name:

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* 14. School Address and Phone Number:Missing information may cause a delay.

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* 15. Is there any special parking or entrance information we need?

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* 16. Are there any special student accomodations of which we should be aware?

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* 17. Grade Level(s):

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* 18. Number of Classes to see the lesson:We can not present to more than 1 class at a time, but we are happy to schedule multiple presentations.

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* 19. Total Number of Students: Please include all classes you are scheduling for.

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* 20. Based on your previous experience, is there a specific volunteer that you would like to request?

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* 21. What background knowledge do your students already have?

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* 22. Is there a specific objective you need this lesson to meet?

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* 23. Please rank the following reasons for requesting this WOW! lesson in order of importance - 1 being the most important to you.

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* 24. Please check the boxes below to confirm that you are aware of the next steps in our scheduling process. Please contact us with any questions.

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* 25. Did you use the WOW! TV video to help you choose a lesson for your students?

* 2. Teacher Name(s):
Please include names of all teachers participating in this request.
Missing information may cause a delay.

* 3. Email Address(es):
Please include email addresses of all teachers participating in this request.
Missing information may cause a delay.

* 9. What time would you like the lesson presented?
If your times are flexible, please let me know what times we need to work around like specials and lunch.
If you are requesting for multiple classes, please plan approx. 45-60 minutes for each classroom.

* 14. School Address and Phone Number:
Missing information may cause a delay.

* 18. Number of Classes to see the lesson:
We can not present to more than 1 class at a time, but we are happy to schedule multiple presentations.

* 19. Total Number of Students:
Please include all classes you are scheduling for.