STEM Teacher Training in Texas

STEM Teacher Training in Texas

The following photos were taken during STEM teacher training workshops I conducted in Texas in Granbury and Irving School Districts in August, 2012. To obtain further details on the STEM teacher training I provide nation and worldwide visit my website at: http://www.drdianateachertraining.comDr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski

STEM Teacher Training

The training sessions begin with group and class discussions about:•STEM teaching and learning philosophy.•Inquiry-Based STEM.•Investigations vs. Activities•Critical Thinking in the STEM classroom.•Reflective journaling in the STEM classroom.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers explored the science of glow sticks.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers designed and constructed self-contained eco-systems.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers were introduced to reflective journaling, and practiced reflective journaling throughout the sessions.

STEM Teacher Training

Reflective journals were peer reviewed during the training sessions.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers explored patterns and shapes in living and non-living systems.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers explored patterns and shapes in living systems.

STEM Teacher Training

2- and 3-D reflective journaling from observations made of living systems.

STEM Teacher Training

Exploring patterns, shapes, and mathematical connections in living and non-living systems.

STEM Teacher Training

STEM Teacher Training

Making the connection from shapes to strength via bridge building.

STEM Teacher Training

Making the connection from shapes to strength via bridge building.

STEM Teacher Training

Making the connection from shapes to strength via bridge building.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers used levels and digital balances while designing, building, and testing bridges.

STEM Teacher Training

Making the connection from shapes to strength via bridge building.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers analyzed the components of toys, as well as studied Newton’s Laws of Motion.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers analyzed the components of toys, as well as studied Newton’s Laws of Motion.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers analyzed the components of toys, as well as studied Newton’s Laws of Motion.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers designed, constructed, and tested balloon powered cars from recycled materials.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers designed, constructed, and tested balloon powered cars from recycled materials.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers were asked to design, construct, test, and re-design a lunar module that would be placed on top of a non-newtonian substance, and hold the maximum cargo load without sinking.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers were asked to design, construct, test, and re-design a lunar module that would be placed on top of a non-newtonian substance, and hold the maximum cargo load without sinking.

STEM Teacher Training

Teachers were asked to design, construct, test, and re-design a lunar module that would be placed on top of a non-newtonian substance, and hold the maximum cargo load without sinking.

STEM Teacher Training

The training sessions conclude with The Marshmallow Challenge: The challenge is to build the tallest freestanding structure in 18 minutes with one yard of string, one yard of masking tape, and 20 sticks of spaghetti within 18 minutes. The structure must hold the marshmallow on top and be standing on its own at the end of 18 minutes.