Egg drop and more! Learn how to take this activity, and other projects to the next level with SEPs and phenomenal problem-based learning. Teachers engage in student-driven Engineering Internships that incorporate all aspects of the new Science & Engineering Practices from the NGSS standards as well as Disciplinary Core Ideas from the domains of earth, life and physical sciences.
Working as students to construct an understanding of science ideas from investigation and text and apply those science ideas in designing solutions to an engineering problem. Participants then test and/or evaluate their solutions to see how well they meet a set of design criteria.
This exciting session will inspire educators with hands-on activities (real egg drop), using digital tools, active reading, dynamic discussion, and reflection on their own teaching practices. Teachers will leave armed with the ability to integrate phenomena-based science instruction around real-world problem solving into their classrooms.
Objectives:
Support teachers with a deeper understanding of the Science and Engineering Practices. Engage teachers with phenomena-based instruction, model units and lessons. Provide teachers with usable free resources.
