Professional Development

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

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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.

Using Hydroponic Technology to Support Plants and Fish in the Classroom

Presenter: Chris Anderson

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 (Free), 4 to 6:30 pm, Room: Armstrong 102

If you think topics such as hydroponics, biodynamic farming and the nitrogen cycle are too advanced to model for your students, think again! Learn how to apply biotechnology to balance an ecosystem. Using a tech design and problem solving approach, participants will learn how students can construct and monitor living systems for interactive animal and plant investigations. Participants will assemble and maintain a very simple and low cost aquaponics system that grows plants and fish all year round.

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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.

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.

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