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WELCOME to the �Design and Modleing �Skimmer

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Please put your first name and school on an index card as large as possible and hang it from the front of your desk or back of your computer screen

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Agenda

Introductions

Measurement

Hands-on project (Super Glider)

Racing

Exit ticket/ lingering questions

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Goals

By the end of this session you will:

Build a skimmer

Discuss Measurement best practices

Race Skimmer

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Introduction

Steve Thering

Barker Road Middle School

Pittsford NY

PLTW Master Teacher since 2007

buffstate33@Hotmail.com

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Introductions

Name

School

Courses Taught

PLTW Experience

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Introduction to the Measurement

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Worksheets

The biggest Inch

Ruler Game

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Introduction to the Skimmer project

Introduction of super glider

- Materials

- Tools

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Teachers are the student

Hands-on project

Skimmer Construction

- Layout of Skimmer

- Scoring

- Cutting

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Teachers are the student

Hands-on project

Skimmer assembly

- Fins

- Rear Air Scoop

- Front Air Scoop

- Launcher

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Teachers are the student

Lets Race

- Launching

- Adjusting

- Grading

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Ticket to Leave

Please submit any lingering questions you have from the Skimmer session?

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PLTW, Mass STEM Hub, and WPI are striving to provide a comprehensive PLTW community in MA

  • Educators have access to RESOURCES and feel supported
  • Issues are addressed QUICKLY and thoughtfully
  • Students & teachers have access to INDUSTRY & HIGHER ED�to increase real world connections
  • We INNOVATE together to constantly be providing the best learning opportunities we can for students

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Four key elements of MA PLTW community programming

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EDUCATOR NETWORK��Learning teams create space for teacher collaboration�

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING��Supports teachers beyond core training�

INDUSTRY CONNECTION��Links coursework to real world application��

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT�

Ensures schools have smooth experience and maximize programming

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Small learning teams, led by standout Massachusetts PLTW teachers, provide a community for educators

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  • Space to share, connect, collaborate
  • Regular meet ups after school & virtually
  • Resource and best practice sharing
  • In-person industry experiences

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EDUCATOR NETWORK

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Ongoing professional learning beyond core training led by WPI

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COACHING

  • Free & non-evaluative
  • VIRTUAL this fall
  • Personalized (e.g., Q&A, co-plan, co-teach)
  • Delivered by PLTW Master teachers

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

OCTOBER FALL CONFERENCE

  • @ WPI October 18, 2021 – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
  • Programming for all roles
  • Breakouts by program & role
  • Content & networking

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SPRING TEACHER PD DAY

  • Free
  • Geared towards current PLTW teachers
  • Mix of content and networking time
  • March 2022

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Industry connections for students to receive real world feedback & meet with professionals

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Hope to resume our in-person student events this spring

  • Children’s Hospital – DM
  • Capstone Showcase
  • STEM Signing Day

INDUSTRY CONNECTION

  • Online
  • Open to 6-12 graders
  • First deadline is for STEM week due Friday 10/22
  • Submit and get connected to industry professional for a virtual classroom visit

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You have an entire team standing by to help!

Lily Ornelas

PLTW

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

Erica Roberts Operations, MSH

Katherine Skrivan

Mass STEM Hub

Claire Sullivan Operations, MSH

Stephanie Cunningham - WPI

Leslie Knight

Teaching & Learning, MSH

Suzie Snow

PLTW

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Questions???

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Contact Info:

Steve Thering

buffstate33@Hotmail.com

585-738-1303

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