center4stem.org » Workshops http://www.center4stem.org The Center for Excellence in STEM Education Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:16:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 New Workshop – Technology Vs Nature http://www.center4stem.org/2010/09/new-workshop-technology-vs-nature/ http://www.center4stem.org/2010/09/new-workshop-technology-vs-nature/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:24:54 +0000 admin http://www.center4stem.org/?p=893 September 25, 20109:00 amto3:00 pm

Saturday September 25, 2010

9am-3pm

The College of New Jersey

Armstrong Hall Room 102

Learn hands-on, middle school STEM activities and innovative ways to teach engineering with a green message

· Build a solar powered flashlight out of recycled materials

· Build structures that can withstand “earthquakes” and crushing forces

Receive:

· A stipend for attending

· Complimentary light breakfast

· Complimentary catered lunch

· Professional development hours

· Free resources and materials to take home

Please RSVP by Monday, September 20, 2010 to:

Jeanette Alicea

The College of New Jersey

Armstrong 103

Email: vega@tcnj.edu

Phone: (609)771-3336

Fax: (609)771-3330

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This workshop taught attendees how to harness the power of the sun in order to charge battery powered devices like phones, ipods and PSPs. Each attendee learned lessons about circuits, electricity, solar energy and power and built their own circuit to convert the energy collected from a panel into the exact voltage necessary to charge a device.

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Handouts and Instructions (PDF)

On Saturday, February 20th, the Center for Excellence in STEM Education, in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton/Mercer County, held the first training session for the Spring 2010 semester of the Future Engineers of Trenton program, funded by the Edison Venture Fund.
Approximately 30 teachers from around the state attended the training, which was a continuation of the fall, “Go Green with STEM” theme. Topics included organic farming, hydroponics and aquaponics systems, classroom greenhouses and strategies for successful design-based learning in the STEM classroom.
Our first presenter, Chris Anderson-the Design/Technology/Engineering instructor at Gateway Regional High School and President of the New Jersey Technology Education Association (NJTEA), explained the environmental benefit of using hydroponics, and presented the effectiveness of utilizing existing nutrients without using excess water from outside sources.
See his blog for more details:

First Chris Anderson explained the environmental benefit of using hydroponics, and presented the effectiveness of utilizing existing nutrients without using excess water from outside sources. He then demonstrated how a hydroponics system works with the existing set up in our STEM classroom.

He then had each attendee create their own mini-system using a two-liter soda bottle, an scrap of cloth, a nutrient rich seed starter, clay pellets and distilled water.
Our next presenter, Michael Anderson, showed our participants how to build their own passive solar greenhouse. Attendees split up into groups of two, and each pair received a 2×3 piece of corrugated plastic, clear plastic sheeting, duct tape, and cutting and measuring materials. Once the teams assembled their structure, they added variables to it such as tin cans spray painted black or white, and filled with different types of insulation.
Each attendee left the workshop with new tools and activities to use this semester, and a fun new way to approach pre-engineering with an emphasis on environmental awareness.

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Go Green…

with Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Winter 2010

Saturday February 20, 2010

9am-3pm

The College of New Jersey, Armstrong Hall Room 102

Download Flyer (PDF)

This is the second workshop offered in the Go Green series.  No prior attendance/experience is necessary to participate.
Learn hands-on, middle school STEM activities including how to build a
solar greenhouse, composter, hydroponic system and more!
Receive:
  • A stipend for attending
  • Complimentary light breakfast
  • Complimentary catered lunch
  • Professional development hours
  • Free resources and materials to take home
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to:
Jeanette Alicea at The College of New Jersey
vegaj@tcnj.edu / (609)771-3336

Please include your name, school, grade/subject you teach, email and phone number where you can be reached.
This FREE workshop is sponsored by The Future Engineers of Trenton program at The College of New Jersey.
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Bats and the Environment

Presenter: Nick Beykirch

Friday, December 4, 2009 (Free), 4 to 6:30 pm, Room: Armstrong 112

“Going green” is the new buzzword on everyone’s lips-attend this workshop and learn how to practice green methods of pest control!

Learn how a manufacturing system can be utilized to design and produce bat habitats from recycled materials. Each participant will leave with a completed bat house, plans, and various resources that can be used when completing the activity. The impact of bats on the environment as a means of pest control will be a key part of the presentation.

All participants will receive:

  • Complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Professional development hours
  • Free resources and materials to take home

Contact:

Jeanette Alicea

vegaj@tcnj.edu / (609) 771-3336

Please be sure to include the workshop title, your name, school, district, grade,

email address and contact phone number.

RSVP by November 24th
Please note:  If you do not receive a confirmation please contact the office to be sure that you are registered.

Register now – vegaj@tcnj.edu or call 609-771-3336.

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How to Reach Your Urban Middle School Student

Presenter: Ed Butler

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 (Free), 4 to 6:30 pm, Room: Armstrong 102

Ed Butler has been a teacher in an urban environment for over 20 years.  His methods in reaching his students have made his teaching experience rewarding for both his students and himself.  Come see what works for him!

Topics will include:

  • Understanding urban students
  • Finding what sparks their interest
  • Techniques to help engage students
  • How to keep them motivated
  • How important is structure
  • Discipline techniques
  • Types of free after-school programs and activities students can attend
  • How to get parents involved

All participants will receive:

  • Complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Professional development hours
  • Free resources and materials to take home

Contact:

Jeanette Alicea

vegaj@tcnj.edu / (609) 771-3336

RSVP by November 30th

Please be sure to include the workshop title, your name, school, district, grade, email address and contact phone number.

Please note:  If you do not receive a confirmation please contact the office to be sure that you are registered.

Register now – vegaj@tcnj.edu or call 609-771-3336.

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Workshop Flyer

In this workshop you will learn hands-on, middle school STEM activities , and build structures that harness wind, solar and geothermal energy!

Each attendee will receive:

· A stipend for attending
· Complimentary light breakfast
· Complimentary catered lunch
· Professional development hours
· Free resources and materials to take home

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 23, 2009 to:

Jeanette Alicea at The College of New Jersey

vega@tcnj.edu / (609)771-3336.

Please include your name, school, grade/subject you teach, email and phone number where you can be reached.

This FREE workshop is sponsored by The Future Engineers of Trenton program at The College of New Jersey.

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Please join the Center for Excellence in STEM Education at our new upcoming professional development events!

True Colors

June 3, 2009 from 4:00-6:30pm

True Colors is a diversity and equity tool that utilizes colors to identify four distinct perspectives and personalities, and supports the basic values of self-confidence, pride, dignity, worthiness, and esteem. K-12 educators join us for this fun, highly interactive session focusing on understanding yourself and others and how it applies to various educational and classroom settings.

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