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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.com
Dr. 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.

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