Exploring NGSS in informal environments: Exceeded expectations!
Workshop Offerings
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October 12, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
The Struggles with Fractions (3-6) | A lack of a deep conceptual understanding of fractions at the elementary level can be a serious impediment to high school... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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October 17, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Autobotz: Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles (#101718) | Join us in this quick hands-on overview of machine learning and digital fabrication. Participants will get to drive and... | Maker Series | OPEN | |
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October 19, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Fact Fluency Matters! Let’s Add and Multiply. (K-4) | How important is fact fluency and why do so many students struggle to master it? In this workshop we examine the... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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October 23, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
The Engaged Learner in Science- NGSS In Action (#102318) | Explore research-proven pedagogical models that best support NGSS, including Project Based Learning (PBL), Universal Design... | Next Generation Science | OPEN | |
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October 24, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Raspberry Pi 102 (#102418) | Create a web server using a Raspberrry Pi. Participants will get exposure to command line and Python | Maker Series | OPEN | |
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October 26, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Higher-order Thinking in the Math Class (grades 7-12) | We often hear that higher-order thinking is necessary for being successful on PARCC as well as in life after school. What is... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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October 31, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Wearable Halloween Costumes (#103118) | Sewn circuits (or e-textiles) uses conductive thread, batteries, LEDs, and mini micro-controllers to make textiles light-up... | Maker Series | OPEN | |
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November 2, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Number Sense and Operations (K-5) | In the absence of a strong number sense, children have great difficulties in developing the foundation necessary for even... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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November 6, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Phenomenon in the NGSS class (#110618) | What are phenomena? Why are they important for implementing NGSS? Workshop explores explore how you can use phenomena to... | Next Generation Science | OPEN | |
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November 7, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Vision Kit: Introduction to Machine Learning** (#110718) | Explore how computers see and understand what they see. Participants will be build and setup a custom vision kit as a... | Maker Series | OPEN | |
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November 13, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Analyzing and Developing 3-Dimensional Assessment in the NGSS Classroom (#111318) | Unpack the anatomy of NGSS assessments. Understand the critical elements that need to be integrated and addressed in... | Next Generation Science | OPEN | |
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November 14, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Introduction to Arudino (#111418) | Join us as we learn about basic electronics and Arduino programming, We will be wiring electronic components and... | Maker Series | OPEN | |
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November 16, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Problem-based Learning: Focus on Fractions (grades 3-6) | Fractions and solving word problems are two of the most common areas that students struggle with. How can we build on... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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November 30, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Using Games to Engage Students in Problem Solving (Grades 5-9) | We will explore number games, brainteasers and magic tricks that provide a fun, engaging environment for genuine thinking... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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December 6, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Claims, Evidence & Reasoning (CER) strategies to improve student learning in NGSS classrooms (#120618) | Help students practice CER to enrich their science learning experience. The strategy prepares students to identify... | Next Generation Science | OPEN | |
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December 7, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Technology in the Math Class (grades 7-12) | This workshop will explore how new digital applications and websites may be used in the math classroom to offer... | Mathematics | OPEN | |
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December 21, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Measure it Up! (K-5) | We tend to focus on teaching how to measure rather than what it means to measure. In this workshop, we discuss the big ideas... | Mathematics | OPEN |
