STEM Education Institute Announcement: Tuesday Talk info

[Stem Account <stem@k12s.phast.umass.edu>]

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Institute
presents:

Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 4 PM
Hasbrouck Lab, Room 138, University of Massachusetts Amherst

"Inviting Everyone In: LEGO WeDo as a friendly STEM Environment for Early
Elementary School Teachers and Students"

Catherine Helgoe
Senior Project Manager, Creative Research and Development, LEGO Education

WeDo is designed for 7-11 years with an initial focus on activities for
7-9 years.  This seminar will describe and explore LEGO building and
programming activities organized around the four WeDo themes: Amazing
Mechanisms (curriculum emphasis on physical science), Wild Animals
(curriculum emphasis on technology), Play Soccer (curriculum emphasis on
mathematics) and Adventure Stories (curriculum emphasis on language).

The program begins at 4 PM; refreshments at 3:45 PM.
Parking available at the Campus Center Garage.
For more information, contact STEM Ed Institute at 545-0453

Next talk:  October 6, 2009, Barry Werth, Northampton writer, "Evolution
in America: A Short History of the First 150 Years"