So, who all is here?

My Cred.  I am a recovering High School teacher (all sciences for grades 9-12 at Learning Alternatives for 11 years)  I currently teach 7 th science and 8 th grade STEM at WWMS  I was honored as Spring Lake Park, District 16’s Teacher of the Year in 2012 and have been nominated for the MN Teacher of the Year and PAEMST  I am a founding member of Learning Reimagined Charter School  I am the NorthEast Metro Regional Director for MAAP  I have received over $48,000 in grants from local, regional and national organizations to support the learners in my classroom and community.  My students have consistently been on par with or exceeded students in the traditional setting on common assessments at the district and state level

STEM  Science  A way of looking at the natural world  Technology  Anything man made – usually to solve a problem  Engineering  The process of design and redesign  Math  Numerical literacy

Example lessons  Helicopter challenge and Rubber band Cannons- variables, graphing data  Wind blown vehicle challenge – design, communicating results  The Brain and Concussions – learning how we learn  Mousetrap cars – force, motion, distance, etc

Helicopter challenge Why I like this lesson: It is super inexpensive!! Easy way to assess mastery of measurement and variables You can change the targeted outcome with minimal effort

Wind-blow vehicle challenge Why I like this lesson:this lesson No 2 groups get the same materials It literally uses trash to get started Students get multiple changes to revise and redesign The write up

The Brain and Concussions Why I like this lessonthis lesson  Kids learn about how they learn  It is very personal  There are many service options

Mousetrap Car Distance Challenge Plan Design Test Redesign This lesson

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