Tuesday, July 18th - 8:30a - 4:00p
| K-2 (Group A) | K-2 (Group B) | 3-6 (Group A) | 3-6 (Group B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00a - 8:30a | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome |
| Session I (8:30a - 9:45p) | ESTES ROCKETS: Rocketry Activities to bring Artemis to Elementary Classrooms - We are going back to the moon! Generate excitement for the Artemis missions with hands on STEM activities for your students. K-3 session will focus on activities for students to interact with the four forces involved in flight (gravity, thrust, lift, and drag). 4-6 session will highlight a lesson investigating the impact of weather on rocket launches. We will end the session with a group launch of the Estes NASA SLS scale model rocket, and all teachers will receive a beginner rocket to take home with them! PRESENTERS: Dr. Nicole Sjoblom, Partnerships and Outreach Manager; Nicole Freyschlag, Education Manager | 3DUXDESIGN: Cardboard Construction: From Tips and Tricks to Projects with Impact - Ditch the laptops and get ready for hands-on fun. In this workshop, we will explore how we can create incredibly engaging and authentic cross-curricular learning opportunities using basic materials like cardboard and other crafts. PRESENTER: Marci Klein M.D. / co-founder 3DuxDesign | COLORADO CUBING: How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube - The class will explain the benefits of solving a Rubik’s Cube and how these critical thinking skills used will carryover into academics and future career paths. These solving skills promote hand eye coordination, focus, and increased memory. Not only is this a fun and affordable toy, but it encourages our children to believe that they can achieve the things they thought were once impossible. PRESENTER: Christy Felix, Speech-Language Pathologist | SPHERO: Inventing with Sphero littleBits - In this session, educators will be introduced to the littleBits Invention Cycle - a powerful tool for guiding students through the invention and engineering design process. The session will kick off with an overview of littleBits by Sphero, followed by a fun and hands-on challenge. After the challenge, the groups will reflect on their experience and discover how it connects to the littleBits Invention Cycle. Educators will leave with a solid understanding of how to implement this process in the classroom, empowering their students to unleash their inner inventors and solve real-world problems. PRESENTERS: Kendra Werner- Senior Product Manager at Sphero, Layne Rainey, Sr. Education Partnerships Manager at Sphero, Nate Ubowski, Training Team at Sphero |
| Session II (9:50a-11:05p) | 3DUXDESIGN: Cardboard Construction: From Tips and Tricks to Projects with Impact - Ditch the laptops and get ready for hands-on fun. In this workshop, we will explore how we can create incredibly engaging and authentic cross-curricular learning opportunities using basic materials like cardboard and other crafts. PRESENTER: Marci Klein M.D. / co-founder 3DuxDesign | ESTES ROCKETS: Rocketry Activities to bring Artemis to Elementary Classrooms - We are going back to the moon! Generate excitement for the Artemis missions with hands on STEM activities for your students. K-3 session will focus on activities for students to interact with the four forces involved in flight (gravity, thrust, lift, and drag). 4-6 session will highlight a lesson investigating the impact of weather on rocket launches. We will end the session with a group launch of the Estes NASA SLS scale model rocket, and all teachers will receive a beginner rocket to take home with them! PRESENTERS: Dr. Nicole Sjoblom, Partnerships and Outreach Manager; Nicole Freyschlag, Education Manager | SPHERO: Inventing with Sphero littleBits - In this session, educators will be introduced to the littleBits Invention Cycle - a powerful tool for guiding students through the invention and engineering design process. The session will kick off with an overview of littleBits by Sphero, followed by a fun and hands-on challenge. After the challenge, the groups will reflect on their experience and discover how it connects to the littleBits Invention Cycle. Educators will leave with a solid understanding of how to implement this process in the classroom, empowering their students to unleash their inner inventors and solve real-world problems. PRESENTERS: Kendra Werner- Senior Product Manager at Sphero, Layne Rainey, Sr. Education Partnerships Manager at Sphero, Nate Ubowski, Training Team at Sphero | COLORADO CUBING: How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube - The class will explain the benefits of solving a Rubik’s Cube and how these critical thinking skills used will carryover into academics and future career paths. These solving skills promote hand eye coordination, focus, and increased memory. Not only is this a fun and affordable toy, but it encourages our children to believe that they can achieve the things they thought were once impossible. PRESENTER: Christy Felix, Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Session III (11:10a-12:25p) | ELEMENTARI: Storytelling through Coding with Elementari - Discover the power of combining digital storytelling with coding in this interactive webinar. Learn how your students can create and publish personal, relevant, and authentic storytelling projects through the fusion of writing, coding, and the arts. Join us as we embark on a journey to write (and code) our very own interactive story, uncovering motivating opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge in a captivating way. PRESENTER: Nicole Li - Co-founder of Elementari | SPHERO: Inventing with Sphero littleBits - In this session, educators will be introduced to the littleBits Invention Cycle - a powerful tool for guiding students through the invention and engineering design process. The session will kick off with an overview of littleBits by Sphero, followed by a fun and hands-on challenge. After the challenge, the groups will reflect on their experience and discover how it connects to the littleBits Invention Cycle. Educators will leave with a solid understanding of how to implement this process in the classroom, empowering their students to unleash their inner inventors and solve real-world problems. PRESENTERS: Kendra Werner- Senior Product Manager at Sphero, Layne Rainey, Sr. Education Partnerships Manager at Sphero, Nate Ubowski, Training Team at Sphero: Inventing with Sphero littleBits - In this session, educators will be introduced to the LittleBits Invention Cycle - a powerful tool for guiding students through the invention and engineering design process. The session will kick off with an overview of littleBits by Sphero, followed by a fun and hands-on challenge. After the challenge, the groups will reflect on their experience and discover how it connects to the littleBits Invention Cycle. Educators will leave with a solid understanding of how to implement this process in the classroom, empowering their students to unleash their inner inventors and solve real-world problems. PRESENTERS: Kendra Werner- Senior Product Manager at Sphero, Layne Rainey, Sr. Education Partnerships Manager at Sphero, Nate Ubowski, Training Team at Sphero | ESTES ROCKETS: Rocketry Activities to bring Artemis to Elementary Classrooms - We are going back to the moon! Generate excitement for the Artemis missions with hands on STEM activities for your students. K-3 session will focus on activities for students to interact with the four forces involved in flight (gravity, thrust, lift, and drag). 4-6 session will highlight a lesson investigating the impact of weather on rocket launches. We will end the session with a group launch of the Estes NASA SLS scale model rocket, and all teachers will receive a beginner rocket to take home with them! PRESENTERS: Dr. Nicole Sjoblom, Partnerships and Outreach Manager; Nicole Freyschlag, Education Manager | 3DUXDESIGN: Cardboard Construction: From Tips and Tricks to Projects with Impact - Ditch the laptops and get ready for hands-on fun. In this workshop, we will explore how we can create incredibly engaging and authentic cross-curricular learning opportunities using basic materials like cardboard and other crafts. PRESENTER: Marci Klein M.D. / co-founder 3DuxDesign |
| 12:30p-1:30p | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) |
| Session IV (1:30p-2:45p) | SPHERO: Inventing with Sphero littleBits - In this session, educators will be introduced to the littleBits Invention Cycle - a powerful tool for guiding students through the invention and engineering design process. The session will kick off with an overview of littleBits by Sphero, followed by a fun and hands-on challenge. After the challenge, the groups will reflect on their experience and discover how it connects to the littleBits Invention Cycle. Educators will leave with a solid understanding of how to implement this process in the classroom, empowering their students to unleash their inner inventors and solve real-world problems. PRESENTERS: Kendra Werner- Senior Product Manager at Sphero, Layne Rainey, Sr. Education Partnerships Manager at Sphero, Nate Ubowski, Training Team at Sphero | ELEMENTARI: Storytelling through Coding with Elementari - Discover the power of combining digital storytelling with coding in this interactive webinar. Learn how your students can create and publish personal, relevant, and authentic storytelling projects through the fusion of writing, coding, and the arts. Join us as we embark on a journey to write (and code) our very own interactive story, uncovering motivating opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge in a captivating way. PRESENTER: Nicole Li - Co-founder of Elementari | 3DUXDESIGN: Cardboard Construction: From Tips and Tricks to Projects with Impact - Ditch the laptops and get ready for hands-on fun. In this workshop, we will explore how we can create incredibly engaging and authentic cross-curricular learning opportunities using basic materials like cardboard and other crafts. PRESENTER: Marci Klein M.D. / co-founder 3DuxDesign | ESTES ROCKETS: Rocketry Activities to bring Artemis to Elementary Classrooms - We are going back to the moon! Generate excitement for the Artemis missions with hands on STEM activities for your students. K-3 session will focus on activities for students to interact with the four forces involved in flight (gravity, thrust, lift, and drag). 4-6 session will highlight a lesson investigating the impact of weather on rocket launches. We will end the session with a group launch of the Estes NASA SLS scale model rocket, and all teachers will receive a beginner rocket to take home with them! PRESENTERS: Dr. Nicole Sjoblom, Partnerships and Outreach Manager; Nicole Freyschlag, Education Manager |
| Whole Group (2:50p - 4:00p) | WHYMAKER | Liz Gallo, Founder | Educators will compare toys vs. tools and identify ways new technologies can be used as tools for learning. Educators will learn about using design thinking process in the classroom. Educators will discuss how to find educationally rich challenges in their curriculum. Educators will begin to plan out a project and determine how to implement new technologies into it. |
Wednesday, July 19th - 8:15a - 3:45p
| K-2 (Group A) | K-2 (Group B) | 3-6 (Group A) | 3-6 (Group B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30a | Optional: Planetarium Show and CLC Tour | Optional: Planetarium Show and CLC Tour | Optional: Planetarium Show and CLC Tour | Optional: Planetarium Show and CLC Tour |
| 8:00a | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome | Check in and Welcome |
| Session I (8:15a - 9:45a) | USAFA: Picture Perfect STEM - Teachers will learn how to easily incorporate STEM lessons into their classrooms using tradebooks from the Picture Perfect STEM series. Lessons are connected to Colorado Science Standards & 3D learning. Free books & take home materials. PRESENTERS: Sandy Lamb & DeLene Hoffner | PIKES PEAK CHILDREN'S MUSUEM: Makerspace: DIY Movement in the Classroom/School - We are going to answer the five W's & the How of creating a Makerspace in the Classroom/School. Participants will work in small groups to create a potential Makerspace in their classroom or school. Lastly, they will make their own creation using recycled materials from the Museum's Recycling Makerspace. PRESENTER: Annette Bone, Museum Educator | COOL SCIENCE: Chemistry of Art and Color - Participants will explore how colors, pigments, and paints are made by making their own paints in the laboratory and testing them. This session will be interesting, exciting, and above all, FUN! You'll be able to do these activities in your classrooms. PRESENTERS: Ron Furstenau and Stacey Lazelle | WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY - You'll enjoy two hands on activities during this engaging session. We'll learn 5 simple tests to identify most minerals and learn what minerals are used for in our lives. Your team will run a mining company and learn some business operations and budget basics. These two learning activities combined help students to become informed scientists and environmental stewards. PRESENTER: Grant Dewey Executive Director |
| Session II (10:00a - 11:30a) | PIKES PEAK CHILDREN'S MUSUEM: Makerspace: DIY Movement in the Classroom/School - We are going to answer the five W's & the How of creating a Makerspace in the Classroom/School. Participants will work in small groups to create a potential Makerspace in their classroom or school. Lastly, they will make their own creation using recycled materials from the Museum's Recycling Makerspace. PRESENTER: Annette Bone, Museum Educator | USAFA: Picture Perfect STEM - Teachers will learn how to easily incorporate STEM lessons into their classrooms using tradebooks from the Picture Perfect STEM series. Lessons are connected to Colorado Science Standards & 3D learning. Free books & take home materials. PRESENTERS: Sandy Lamb & DeLene Hoffner | WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY - You'll enjoy two hands on activities during this engaging session. We'll learn 5 simple tests to identify most minerals and learn what minerals are used for in our lives. Your team will run a mining company and learn some business operations and budget basics. These two learning activities combined help students to become informed scientists and environmental stewards. PRESENTER: Grant Dewey Executive Director | COOL SCIENCE: Chemistry of Art and Color - Participants will explore how colors, pigments, and paints are made by making their own paints in the laboratory and testing them. This session will be interesting, exciting, and above all, FUN! You'll be able to do these activities in your classrooms. PRESENTERS: Ron Furstenau and Stacey Lazelle |
| 11:30a - 12:30p | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) | Lunch (on your own) |
| Session III (12:30p-2:00p) | COOL SCIENCE: Chemistry of Art and Color - Participants will explore how colors, pigments, and paints are made by making their own paints in the laboratory and testing them. This session will be interesting, exciting, and above all, FUN! You'll be able to do these activities in your classrooms. PRESENTERS: Ron Furstenau and Stacey Lazelle | WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY - You'll enjoy two hands on activities during this engaging session. We'll learn 5 simple tests to identify most minerals and learn what minerals are used for in our lives. Your team will run a mining company and learn some business operations and budget basics. These two learning activities combined help students to become informed scientists and environmental stewards. PRESENTER: Grant Dewey Executive Director | USAFA: Picture Perfect STEM - Teachers will learn how to easily incorporate STEM lessons into their classrooms using tradebooks from the Picture Perfect STEM series. Lessons are connected to Colorado Science Standards & 3D learning. Free books & take home materials. PRESENTERS: Sandy Lamb & DeLene Hoffner | PIKES PEAK CHILDREN'S MUSUEM: Makerspace: DIY Movement in the Classroom/School - We are going to answer the five W's & the How of creating a Makerspace in the Classroom/School. Participants will work in small groups to create a potential Makerspace in their classroom or school. Lastly, they will make their own creation using recycled materials from the Museum's Recycling Makerspace. PRESENTER: Annette Bone, Museum Educator |
| Session IV (2:15p-3:45p) | WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY - You'll enjoy two hands on activities during this engaging session. We'll learn 5 simple tests to identify most minerals and learn what minerals are used for in our lives. Your team will run a mining company and learn some business operations and budget basics. These two learning activities combined help students to become informed scientists and environmental stewards. PRESENTER: Grant Dewey Executive Director | COOL SCIENCE: Chemistry of Art and Color - Participants will explore how colors, pigments, and paints are made by making their own paints in the laboratory and testing them. This session will be interesting, exciting, and above all, FUN! You'll be able to do these activities in your classrooms. PRESENTERS: Ron Furstenau and Stacey Lazelle | PIKES PEAK CHILDREN'S MUSUEM: Makerspace: DIY Movement in the Classroom/School - We are going to answer the five W's & the How of creating a Makerspace in the Classroom/School. Participants will work in small groups to create a potential Makerspace in their classroom or school. Lastly, they will make their own creation using recycled materials from the Museum's Recycling Makerspace. PRESENTER: Annette Bone, Museum Educator | USAFA: Picture Perfect STEM - Teachers will learn how to easily incorporate STEM lessons into their classrooms using tradebooks from the Picture Perfect STEM series. Lessons are connected to Colorado Science Standards & 3D learning. Free books & take home materials. PRESENTERS: Sandy Lamb & DeLene Hoffner |
