WA Only: LASER Workshop 11-29-17 Next Gen Science & Engineering for Equity

This full-day workshop for upper elementary and middle school teachers will give participants tools to engage their students in science and engineering practices aligned with the NGSS. From building low-cost sensors, to iterating design challenges to writing across the STEM disciplines, teachers will add to their toolkit of effective and engaging teacher practices. Professor Jose Rios’ keynote will challenge participants to develop their ideas about educating for equity and access in STEM.

Six STEM clock hours will available for an extra fee, pending approval.

Tenative Agenda

• 8:30-8:45 am – Opening
• 8:45:- 10:30 am – Hacking STEM
• 10:30 – 10: 45 am – Break
• 10:45 – 12:30 pm – Science/Engineering Notebooks
• 12:30 – 1:15 pm – Lunch
• 1:15 – 2:00 pm – Equity Presentation
• 2:00 – 3:45 pm – Engineering Fellow Program
• 3:45 – 4:00 pm – Closing