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Engineering is Elementary workshop

Engineering is Elementary workshop

Date and Time

Thursday, August 3, 2017 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Description

Teachers of students in grades 1-5 in Kent, Ottawa, Montcalm, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties are invited to participate in this one-day professional learning opportunity!

As part of the Michigan STEMworks grant program, the GVSU Regional Math and Science Center, in collaboration with Allegan/Van Buren Math & Science Center and Wayne RESA, is happy to present a day of learning with Engineering is Elementary! These revolutionary kits from the Museum of Science, Boston provide hands on, relevant, culturally aware programming to introduce students to engineering concepts.  See more at the Engineering is Elementary website.

This interactive program will provide:
•    Exploring the kit:  "A Long Way Down: Designing Parachutes"
•    Information about all 20 EiE units;
•    Professional development discussions and reflections;
•    Review of EiE resources; and
•    Sharing your experiences and planning with colleagues.

As part of the STEMworks grant, each teacher will receive planning and curriculum materials, including:
•    Complimentary use of one EiE kit, shipped to your school with return shipping; and
•    Choice of EiE teacher guide and storybook to build your own kit system

Included with your FREE registration:
•    Morning session with all grade levels
•    Lunch and light refreshments
•    Afternoon break-out sessions for 1-3 and 4-5 (registration dependent)

Flier

Register online at gvsu.edu/rmsc/eie
Registration is capped.  You will be notified by July 7 of your acceptance or waiting list status.

As of 6/23 this workshop has filled.  If you would like to be added to the wait list, please continue with registration.

Presenters:  Kathy Agee, Science Program Coordinator, Regional Math and Science Center and Amy Oliver, Director, Allegan/Van Buren Math & Science Center

Contact

Kathy Agee
[email protected]
616.331.3031

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