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A World In Motion Challenge 2

A World In Motion Challenge 2. Walter Hickey, 6 th Grade Teacher Beverly R. Plein, Technology Facilitator Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck, NJ. Partners. Stevens Institute of Technology Society of Automotive Engineers Verizon Teachers College, Columbia University

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A World In Motion Challenge 2

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  1. A World In MotionChallenge 2 Walter Hickey, 6th Grade Teacher Beverly R. Plein, Technology Facilitator Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck, NJ

  2. Partners • Stevens Institute of Technology • Society of Automotive Engineers • Verizon • Teachers College, Columbia University • Museum of Boston

  3. What is AWIM? (Challenge 2) • Problem Based Learning • Hands on experiences • Discovery based • Focus on engineer design concepts • Emphasis on Science & Math • Supports NJCCCS in all areas

  4. Stevens’ Pilot Program • 8 middle schools in New Jersey • Various teacher scenarios • 6th Grade, Science, Technology Education (IA), Enrichment (G&T) • Worked as a collaborative group • Training, email communication, follow up sessions

  5. Program Design • Middle School students • Regular, Special Ed, G&T, Students at Risk • Introduction to Career Options • Females • Minorities • Science Course • Cross Curricular

  6. Make It Your Own! • Customize for your school needs • Grade level / Content area • Connect with community resources

  7. Stevens Provides • Class set of kits • FREE • Teacher Manual includes lesson plans, pacing guide, handouts, DVD, videotape, materials and poster • Professional development • On going support

  8. Request For Proposal • Fictitious Toy Company • Create a new motorized, geared toy • Criteria • Appeal to 6-10 yr old boys and girls • Fast, powerful or combination • Written proposal (final report) • Student presentation

  9. Living the Scientific Method • Set Goals • Build Knowledge • Series of mini experiments • Design • Build & Test • Presentations

  10. Working in Groups • 2-3 students • All female, male or combination • Assign Jobs • Task Manager, Recorder & Equipment Manager • Interpersonal and Communication skills • Time Management skills

  11. Differentiated Instruction • Regular • Inclusion Classes • Gifted and Talented • Alternative Assessment

  12. Levels the Playing Field • Economically challenged students have same chance to succeed • Equipment is provided to students • Minimal extra materials (classroom supplies) • Parents don’t do the project!

  13. Cross Curricular • Science • Math • Social Studies • Language Arts • Technology Education • Fine Arts • Music • Career Education

  14. Lessons Learned • Checklists / daily summary • Disassembling wastes time • Equipment inventories • Cumulative info charts/word wall • Rotating jobs • Tips and tricks • Rubber bands, bulletin board staple remover, needle nose pliers • Standard set of gram weights • Power strips

  15. Technology • Supports instruction • Digital Camera / Video • Teacher and student created videos • Video Ipods • Document Camera • Palm Pilots • Student Skills

  16. 21st Century Skills

  17. Questions? • Walter Hickey • whickey@teaneckschools • Beverly R. Plein • bplein@bellatlantic.net

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