On July 18th the China Lake Museum hosted a Science of Flight class taught by our very own President Dr. Bob Smith!
An introduction to the science behind flight
Student are given access to a flight simulator to apply what they have learned
Students are put into teams
Flying is serious business; require total concentration
A glider to take home
On July 8th the China Lake Museum hosted a Rocket Science class for the heartland homeschooling system!
Class Begins!
Creation of their rockets for testing
Using computer simulations to simulate their rocket designs
The China Lake Museum is always able to assist the students
Outdoors live fire of the rockets!
Proud Rocketeers!
On July 2nd, the China lake Museum hosted an art class for adults based on Picasso’s abstract art style!
Teacher Fawn gives the class a brief but informative overview about Picasso.
Gathering the necessary paints for the class ahead.
One of the finished artworks, showing some clear inspiration from Picasso.
Recreating some of Picasso’s artworks,
Or creating your own. Either way is perfect for the class!
A Collage of finished art!
On June 24th, the China Lake Museum hosted an art class inspired by Picasso for the Heartland Charter School Homeschooling program. Students were exposed to Picasso’s techniques before encouraging students to use those techniques in their own way.
It’s important to get the details right!
Using tape to help create a collage of colors
Vibrant colors to let the viewer feel more than see
A Dinosaur enjoying the Ridgecrest sun!
An exact replica
Portrait painting is an excellent activity for teamworking and socializing.
On June 16th, with the help of Rosser Trucking and CRuD (Command Reutilization and Disposal), moved another batch of artifacts from the Base location to our current location!
Walleye cutaway secured for transport
Heavy duty vehicles are a requirement for safe transportation for these missiles
The CALEB (NOTS EV-2 CALEB)
Condor display case on the left with the walleye display case on the right
Condor front view (AGM-53 Condor)
GBU 24B (dissasembled for relocation)
WWII Clock from NOTS Pasadena
Bat glide bomb fuselage (wings, Horizontal stabilizer, and rudders removed)
Sparrow display on the right with the Shrike exhibit display on the left
The exhibit hall continues moving closer to completion! We don’t have a set date for opening but please stay tuned to our Facebook or Instagram page for updates!
In This class students learned about vital survival skills such as navigation and map-reading. Then they learn how those concepts applied to everyday challenges from Airplane navigation to map reading of the city.
Beginning map reading
A team effort
Map of the city for some useful experience
Explaining the poles and details about the Earth’s axis
How to read elevations in a topographical map
A Pilot’s application of navigation
Physical examples for the classroom
The China Lake Museum will continue to offer STEAM classes for the community, be sure to keep an eye out for the next one and we hope to see you there!
In this class Students learned about the controls and science behind airplanes. Why lift is needed for flight and how Ailerons and the rudder control the airplane’s movements.
Teams take turns controlling the plane in a simulation, attempting to first take off and then land the plane.
Please keep an eye out for future classes as we expand our class selections!
On June 6th the China Lake Museum hosted a successful art class based on Picasso!
Young artists learning about Picasso’s techniques
Practicing Cubism
Artists using an array of colors for their artworks
Portraits of fellow classmates
The class encourages freedom of creativity
You can see the resemblance
Beautiful use of colors
A collage of finished works
The China Lake Museum hosted a field trip for Ridgecrest’s Opportunities for Learning charter school on May 28th!
We hope the students enjoyed the trip and hope to see them again!
On May 27th the China Lake Museum hosted an outdoors art class inspired by Jackson Pollock!
Art comes in many forms; we hope to see you at the next class!
On March 22nd, the China Lake Museum hosted a field trip for Trona Elementary School!
We hope they enjoyed their trip and hope to see them again soon!
With the summer rapidly approaching, the China Lake Museum remains an excellent way to stay cool while remaining active and getting out of the house! Additionally with a discount on Steam kits the fun can come home with you! Steam kits are a great way to keep kids learning and prepared for the next school year!
Beacon Hill Classical Academy chose the China lake Museum as part of a trip based on California History!
We Thank Beacon Hill for their visit and hope they learned much about the fascinating military history of California!
Las Flores chose the China lake Museum to be part of their field trip for May 5th!
Students enjoyed launching pop rockets as well as learning a bit about the aircraft we have at the museum!
On April 18th the China Lake Museum hosted an art class focused on Frida Kahlo!
The China Lake Museum hopes to see you at the next class!
On April 11th Heartland Charter Schools chose the China Lake Museum as a fun field trip destination!
We capped off the field trip with a successful rocket launch as well!
We hope the field trip was educational as well as loads of fun!
The China lake Museum was invited to the Kerr McGee center to provide entertainment during a break for students taking their state testing!
We appreciate the invite and hope these students will have a successful future!
A small sneak peak into what we have prepared for the auction!
The auction will start off with a selection of delicious desserts! Don’t forget to purchase your ticket either in person or by phone, we hope to see you there!
On April 8th the China lake Museum hosted an art class for Andy Warhol!
The museum has a packed couple of months coming up! Please keep an eye out for future classes!
On April 4th the China Lake Museum hosted the Intro to Aviation class for any and all interested participants!
Big things are around the corner so keep an eye out for future events!
