Intel Confidential — Do Not Forward Creating a Scientific Research Program in Any School Science Education With a Purpose, May 12-16, 2014
2014 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Los Angeles, CA Daniel Newmyer Science Teacher / Center High School May 12-15, 2014
Our Journey Center High School Literature Review Teacher Challenges Student Challenges Three program models Keys to empowerment Evaluate the best fit More resources 3
4 Center Scientific Research and Engineering Demographics 90% free & reduced lunch 90% underrepresent minority 43% English Language Learner Few upper level courses 150 miles from the nearest city
5 Center Scientific Research and Engineering Results 8 to 48 students 180+ regional awards 20+ State awards $200,000+ in scholarships 10 International qualifiers – 5 medal winners 5 time SLV Regional Science Fair School of the Year
Teacher Challenges Income-related factors Access to knowledge Availability of resources Time from content Arts and crafts project Parents do the project Teacher’s Time 6
Student Challenges Time commitment High levels of frustration Experimental results Judging process Imploding 7
8 Three Program Models After School Program General Science Class Project Based Learning Dedicated Research Class Project Based Learning
9 Three Program Models
10 Keys To Empowerment You have to love it Make the students do the work Student winners Travel and have speakers A research class Atmosphere of Growth Parents & Partners
11 Evaluate The Best Fit For Your Program Puprose of Program: Objectives:Success Criteria: Assumptions, Dependencies, & Constraints: External Forces: Internal Structure: Core Scientific Resources: Student Recruitment:Student Retention:
12 Planning is Key Professional document Write your plan down Apply for grants Make it a workable document Lesson plan for your program ScienceBuddies.org CSEF Define your research and metrics
13 More Resources SSP Vernier.com Space Foundation Science Buddies DonorsChoose.org New Mexico STEM Colorado Science & Engineering Fair UNM STEM initiatives Siemen’s STEM Academy PMI
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