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IGNITE is a program designed to promote the study of engineering and the development of work force skills. It encourages students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mechanics. SystemsGo is the program and curriculum provided by IGNITE to be used in classrooms across Texas. It is based in Fredericksburg, Texas. It allows students to learn more about the past, present, and future of rocket technology, as well as using information learned from independent study to complete hands-on projects. ==Annual Rocket Meet== Every year for 3 days, usually in April, teams from high schools all over the US gather in Fredericksburg, Texas to launch their semester project rockets. The IGNITE program offers high school students three different levels of projects, ranging from a mid-sized rocket traveling to a one mile apogee to rockets weighing several hundred pounds with the potential to reach near-space altitudes.〔http://www.igniteeducation.org〕 The increasingly popular meets attract many residents of the area, including children. Events other than watching the main rockets launch include crafts, science projects, food vendors, and visiting with representatives from various universities who set up a booth at the event. All activities are free. There is, however, a small charge for children wishing to purchase miniature rocket kits, which are actually launched in a separate area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also attends the meeting and assembles an outpost to help monitor the weather in order to ensure safe conditions for flight. 〔http://fredericskburgtexas.blogspot.com/2010/03/rockets-2010-422-25.html〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「IGNITE SystemsGo」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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