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STEM Ed Announcement: Science/Engineering Saturday Seminars
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- Subject: STEM Ed Announcement: Science/Engineering Saturday Seminars
- From: "Mort Sternheim" <mort@k12s.phast.umass.edu>
- Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:58:47 -0400
This is a UMass STEM Ed program
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Online seminar registration and payment:
www.umassk12.net/sess/sessspring2016.html
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Science & Engineering Saturday Seminars Spring, 2016
Designed for science, math, technology teachers; new teachers are
especially welcome
" Five Saturdays each term; 8:30-1 at UMass Amherst, Lederle Grad
Towers 1033 (except as noted)
" Educational materials, refreshments, parking, PDP's included
" Advance registration is required; capacity is limited
" Register for as many sessions as you wish
" Cost: Up to Dec. 1, early bird rate, $30 per session, $120 for
all 5 sessions; after Dec. 1, $35 for one, $140 for all 5
" 4 PDP's per half day session; option for 3 grad credits at
reduced cost with extra work
January 23. Strategies for Teaching Atomic Structure and Quantum
Mechanics. Mike Thompson, Chemistry, Amherst Regional High School. The
structure of the atom is one of the most fundamental concepts in all of
science and also, in my experience, one of the most difficult to teach
at an introductory level. In this seminar, we will explore ways to
introduce the basic principles of atomic structure and quantum
mechanics to upper elementary, middle, and high school students through
demonstrations, lab activities, computer simulations, and analogies.
Topics will include: a brief history of atomic structure, the Bohr
model of the atom, the wave/particle duality, Heisenberg's Uncertainty
Principle, wave functions and orbitals, and electron configurations.
We'll also look at some important applications of quantum mechanics,
including Neon lights, fluorescence, lasers, spectroscopy, and chemical
bonding.
January 30. Transportation Engineering. Mike Knodler, Civil and
Environmental Engineering. Transportation, commonly defined as the safe
and efficient movement of people and goods, has a daily impact on
everyone. As part of the seminar learn the basics of transportation
engineering, including concepts related to building roadways, timing
traffic signals, and planning for new transportation facilities. The
class will be hands-on and include several activities to bring back to
your classroom.
February 27. Pollen Biology. Alice Y. Cheung, Hen-ming Wu, Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology. Pollen is a specialized cell type in plants
whose function is to deliver sperm to the female for fertilization.
Therefore pollen is important for seed formation and essential for
agriculture, ecology as well as the economy. It is also an excellent
system for studying many fundamental biological processes, including
genetics, cell-cell communication and cell growth. Pollen grains and
pollen tube growth are also visually fascinating to observe. Much of
the methodology is readily transferable from the research laboratory to
the teaching laboratory at all levels. In this workshop, we shall
introduce pollen biology in a short lecture and have experimental
set-ups for participants to explore during the session. In addition, we
will provide a protocol packet and some essential experimental
materials for participants to facilitate their adopting some of the
experiments to their classrooms.
April 2. Invasive Plant Species: Coming to an ecosystem near you!
Robin Harrington, Biology, Turners Falls HS. Invasive species are a
threat to biodiversity worldwide, including in local habitats.
Understanding of the process of invasion is the first step preventing
further spread. Invasive species can be brought into the science
curriculum in a number of places: plant growth and reproduction,
dispersal, and even as a component of global change. Many students are
aware of invasive plants in their neighborhoods or communities. We will
focus on the characteristics of invasive plant species and their
ecological and economic impacts. We will explore online resources and
ideas for student research on invasive species and end with a walk on
campus to identify local invasive plant species.
April 9. Mapping Nest Success in Migratory Birds. Dan Bisaccio,
Director of Science Education, Brown University. Students craft
artificial nests and eggs (and you will too!) of migratory birds and
investigate the impact of forest fragmentation on nesting success.
Locations of the nests are then mapped using GPS and nest disturbance
analyzed. Through this hands-on field exercise students learn about
global habitat connections and conservation issues for migratory birds.
Students as researchers may then share their data with other students
around the country using HabitatNet. Learn how to visualize nest
disturbance data using maps while creating a nest and eggs to take home
with you.
April 30. Weather Makeup if needed.
May 7. Recall for those registered for graduate credits. ** Hasbrouck
Lab **
Graduate credit option: There is a charge of $300 for 3 graduate
credits plus a $45 registration fee; register for Nat Sci 697A (Cont
ed) or 697 F (University). This is in addition to the $120 STEM
Education Institute fee. Teachers may obtain credit for the seminar as
many terms as they wish, but only 3 credits may be applied to UMass
Amherst degrees. A lesson plan and a book report will be required for
those enrolled for graduate credit. We will have Continuing Education
registration forms at the first seminar.
Questions: Mort Sternheim, mort@umassk12.net, 413-545-1908,
www.umassk12.net/sess
Online seminar registration and payment:
www.umassk12.net/sess/sessspring2016.html. Required for everyone
whether or not they are registering for graduate credit.
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