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CMSCE 2008-2009 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Problem Solving and Design Challenges for Science and Technology Classrooms
Course ID #: 022709

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Jackie Halaw
Audience: Grade 5-12

Description:
Come explore a variety of problem-solving and design challenges that require students to use science, math, and technology in real world situations. Students will learn to use creative and higher-order thinking skills while cooperating with teammates. These engaging activities integrate both the science inquiry and investigation processes with the engineering design process. Participants will receive many ready to use activities that can be included in the science and engineering curriculum to prepare their students for the 21st century!

Objectives:
  • Participants will understand how problem solving and design challenges can be used in the science and technology classroom.
  • Participants will learn strategies for harnessing the creative and problem solving skills in their students while teaching both the inquiry and design processes.

  • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • free eBoard for one year
  • Great resources that you can begin using immediately

  • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!