1. A World In Motion Challenge 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, communication, follow up sessions

5. Program Design Middle School students Introduction to Career Options
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
Explain using words from the Scientific Method
Observation
Hypothesize
Collect data
Analyze
Draw Conclusion
Report

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
Very few implementation issues
Tweak the lesson like students tweak the project

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

16. 21st Century Skills

17. Questions? Walter Hickey Beverly R. Plein whickey@teaneckschools