Events

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 (4)

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  • Water Purification - Systems & Global Engineering Project

  • Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 16, 2010
  • Location: Collaboration Central
  • Description: In this telecollaborative project, students in grades 9 - 12 will study technologies related to water purification. Students will explore the need for clean water and the issues related to contaminated water, including treatment options. Ultimately, classes around the world will be paired together to collaborate on the design and production of a water purification system to be used in a developing country.This project integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) using a systems engineering approach. Systems engineering activities present an opportunity for students to do engineering the way engineers do it. Students can work together to identify problems or opportunities, explore alternatives, create models and test them. The Internet and computer-aided design software make it feasible for students in multiple locations to work together to develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.This project has been designed to accomplish a number of related goals:Expose stu
  • Created by: Dave Janosz
 

  • Biodynamic Farming - Systems & Global Engineering Project

  • Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 30, 2010
  • Location: Collaboration Central
  • Description: In this telecollaborative project, students in grades 9 - 12 will study and work with appropriate and organic technologies that support sustainable food resources which are necessary to combat current global food shortages. Students will research biodynamic farming systems, conduct investigations, and engage in a series of design challenges. Ultimately, students around the world will collaborate to design an aquaponics system that sustains plant and animal life.Through this project, students will be introduced to the concepts of systems engineering. Systems engineering activities present an opportunity for students to do engineering the way engineers do it. Students can work together to identify problems or opportunities, explore alternatives, create models and test them. The Internet and computer-aided design software make it feasible for students in multiple locations to work together to develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.Students are challenged to think critically a
  • Created by: Dave Janosz
April 7, 2010
Wednesday

  • Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series in Reston

  • Apr 7, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Microsoft Office Reston, VA
  • Description: Location: Reston, VADate: April 7, 2010The Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series was created for teacher trainers, curriculum integration specialists, master teachers, technology coaches and coordinators, department heads, and others. A workshop is now scheduled in your area.What You’ll Receive:• Free, hands-on training on project-based, student-centered activities for K-12 classrooms• Microsoft Teacher Leader certificate• Free access to professional development curriculum for your use in your school• Support from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Network community• Eligibility for clock or credits hours (will vary by state)• A "21st Century Classroom Pack for Students" upon completion of teacher training at your schoolSpace is limited. Register here: http://www.microsoft.com/teacherleaderStay informed about other events and resources like this by joining the free Microsoft Partners in Learning Network. http://bit.ly/agzrlA
  • Created by: Anne Archer