Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Pennsylvania State University-Erie, The Behrend College; Melanie Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

undergraduate students in developing thesehands-on activities for K-12 outreach. Since then other benefits have come from this course.There is now a dedicated Engineering K-12 Outreach Laboratory (Figure 16) in our School ofEngineering building. This provides us with an on-campus location where we can host groups ofscouts, individuals and schools interested in STEM fields. This course was instrumental instarting a K-12 STEM outreach “library” of hands-on activities, which can be used on- or off-site.Practicing engineers from the area are also excited with our K-12 STEM library. Many havevolunteered to host their own workshops at events such as Women in Engineering and MathOptions Career Day. However, most were uncomfortable with developing the

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Lesley Eva Bristol, Maui Economic Development Board; Graham R. DeVey, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

then connected to a small electric water pumpwhich is itself driven by a photovoltaic panel. This gives students an opportunity to be sure theirsystem is working and to make preliminary observations of the water heating effect. As the initial system is observed and proven to be functional, student groups are asked todiscuss possible variables affecting performance, and select a variable to test during the follow-on lab the next day. This team discussion is critical in understanding how engineers reallydevelop their own investigations. From NGSS Appendix F - Science and Engineering Practicesin the NGSS: “In laboratory experiments, students are expected to decide which variables should betreated as results or outputs, which should

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University; Sarah Marie Riordan, Robert Morris University; Stephanie Abbott; Sarah Mukui Mutunga, Robert Morris University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

project helped me to learn what research is like. We run into many problems along the way, but we were able to cope with them and complete our project, and still have fun along the way What, to you, were the most important features of PGSS? Please explain.  Being in a setting with other driven, intelligent students who also wanted to be here allowed me to preform my best.  The laboratory experience and team project. It showed me what scientific research is really like. It allowed me to use equipment and technology not available at my high school.  The most important part was getting to work with equally brilliant people. I never

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology, CEISMC

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, evaluated, refined, and Page 22.959.15improved their knowledge of Robotics, and they developed effective skills for using LEGORobotics in the classroom.References1 Carbonaro. M. Rex, M. & Chambers, J. Using Lego Robotics in a Project-Based Learning Environment.2 Papert, S. (1980). Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. NY, NewYork: Basic Books.3 Johnson, J. (2003). Children, Robotics and Education. Artif Life Robotics.,7, 16-214 Verner , I.M. & Ahlgren, D.J. (2004). Robot Contest as a Laboratory for Experiential EngineeringEducation. Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 4(2), 1-155 Nalajala, T.D. (2003

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor Mejia, California State University, Los Angeles; Jessica Alvarenga, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Israel Hernandez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Phanit Pollavith; Adriana Trejo, Roosevelt High School; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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and fault detection. In the NASA University Research Center (URC) Structures, Propulsion and ControlEngineering (SPACE) Laboratory, research is being conducted on a testbed version of theJWST.9 This fellow’s research explores using control algorithms, such as an H-infinitycontroller, to perform control of the mirror shape, adjust for disturbances, and allow for precisionpointing of the telescope at a simulated source target.4. Background Mathematical Concepts The hands-on activities and demonstrations presented in this paper reinforce some Page 22.1613.5abstract mathematical concepts covered in Algebra II and Pre-Calculus

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Donald P. Visco, University of Akron; Evangelynn Thurber, Cookeville High School; Ryan Thomas Pavlovsky

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of ideas – considering how to address the challenge and possible approaches 3. Multiple perspectives – obtaining input from various sources; literature, others, etc. 4. Research and revise – conducting an experiment, doing some calculations 5. Test your mettle – testing your findings by some means 6. Go public – telling others what you foundA series of three applets and associated lesson plans were developed: (1) Linear Relationships; Page 22.1655.4(2) Mass and Volume and (3) Structure Property Relationships. During the Fall of 2010, theapplets and lessons were beta tested in five individual classrooms/laboratories with 150

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Albert Padilla Jr., Jersey City Public Schools; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Patty Ann Quinones, Skyline High School

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theactivities in the project. Many of the teachers’ resources for science are outdated and limited.Moreover, they mentioned lack of space, specifically, computer laboratory, or science laboratoryscheduling issues. To address these needs, the instructors brought materials with them to theclassroom to help the teachers. This encouraged teachers to share materials with other teachersand with other schools. Finally, teachers mentioned the limited science curriculum in theirdistricts. We are working with our district partners to address this challenge. We are proud to saythat, due to our encouragement, some of our district partners are currently revising their sciencecurriculum to incorporate science and engineering

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

distribution, transportation security, and the economy, among others, including those listed as the 14 Engineering Grand Challenges of the 21st century,6 • Exploration of existing patent publications and applications, detailing the fabrication, testing and performance evaluation of the patented device or concept, • Investigation of laboratory and so-called “workshop” projects that detail experimental setup, measurement, and test procedures, and provide results that are novel, entertaining, and motivate replication or further investigation, • Characterization of mechanisms, their applications, and the dynamics governing their behavior, • Formulation of thought provoking mathematical puzzles or problems

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith Franzosa Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New Engalnd Board of Higher Education; James A. DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

interested and qualifiedstudents prepared to enter STEM careers must be increased.One of the reasons for declining enrollment in many STEM programs is that students are oftenturned off by the way these subjects are taught, with traditional classroom lectures and “cook-book” type laboratory experiences that provide little opportunity to actively engage in creative,real-world problem solving. Engineers and scientists are problem solvers— individuals whoskillfully apply their knowledge to tackle real-world problems by designing experiments,building prototypes, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting experimental results topeers, supervisors and customers. It follows that in order to attract more students into STEMcareers, students must be

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 22.1045.5 • Multimedia Design*: This course is focused on 2-dimensional layout and learning a variety of software skills. This course contains minimal math content. • Architectural & Civil Engineering Design+: This course covers a wide variety of topics. One of the topics covered, for ~1.5 days, is the statistics of human factors and its usefulness in design. • Prototyping Laboratory: This course requires students to complete the design and prototyping of a variety of projects utilizing a variety of 3-dimensinal fabrication tools. The strong design component contains a substantial measurement and calculation component due to numerous and subtle calibrations and corrections that are

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, University of Arizona; Jane Hunter, University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

scientist, then a research fellow, at the Space Science Laboratory of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. In 1995, he received the Arizona Mortar Board Senior Honor Society award for outstanding faculty service. In 1997 he was awarded an International Research Fellowship by the National Science Foundation for study at the Uni- versity of Melbourne. In 2009 he was recognized by ChEE and the College for Excellence at the Student Interface. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi and Phi Lambda Upsilon honor societies, and the College of Fellows at Rice University’s Will Rice College. Jim’s research interests include: transport processes in natural and engineered systems; separations and water

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas M. Sherman, Virginia Tech; Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Patricia Watson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educationinfrastructure components such as laboratories, instructional materials, and teaching facilitieswould need to be developed and installed.Yet, there are an estimated 30,000 Technology Education teachers across the U.S. who providekey components of the infrastructure needed to implement engineering education in K-12education. These components include: time in the school curriculum; physical facilities that lendthemselves well to engineering design-based instructional activities; technical expertise; and asthis study indicates, a substantial and increasing desire to implement more engineering,mathematics, and science content and methods in their programs. It’s a scenario of opportunityand challenge. Despite the contributions Technology Educators have been

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Stickel, University of Toronto; Bruno Korst, University of Toronto

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Computer Engineering of the University of Toronto for nine years. Presently, he manages the undergraduate hardware labs group and is responsible for the operation of all labs supporting electrical engineering courses with practical compo- nents. Within Engineering Education, he has a special interest in experiment design and delivery, as well as in the improvement of laboratory settings to enhance practical learning. Page 22.608.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering with Electricity and Magnetism: A Guided-Inquiry Exercise for High-School Students to

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Lisa Stapley Randall, Arizona State University; Johnny Thieken, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

was to build a water turbine capable of turning on three light emittingdiodes (LEDs). During the second day, students explored water quality and the process ofbioremediation. They visited an SRP Water Quality Environmental Laboratory and were given atour of the facility by two SRP scientists. Students were given background information onbioremediation and then challenged to design, build and test a water filtration device that wouldremove certain contaminants. On the third day of the internship, students had the opportunity ofsharing their lunchtime with SRP engineers. The engineers spoke with the students about what Page 22.442.3their job at

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Erin Bowen, Purdue University; Eric Mann, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the implementation of high-engagement teaching methods.Erin Bowen, Purdue University Dr. Erin Bowen (previously Dr. Erin Block) has multiple areas of expertise include aviation psychology, human performance in aviation maintenance and high-consequence industries, and safety in high-consequence industries. Her research and expertise has been featured in several national and international news outlets, including an appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, "Rudy Maxa's World with Christopher Elliott". Dr. Bowen is a member of the multidisciplinary Hangar of the Future research laboratory at Purdue, identifying and building tools and processes to enhance Next Generation

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane Brown, Washington State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 15.1054.9seemed to know that engineers weren’t just workers who build things, but was unclear on whatelse they did.Half of the participants made a clear distinction between scientists and engineers. Many phrasedthis in terms of the real world and the laboratory, like Tim, who said, “I think scientists are morein labs, and engineers are a more ‘open-world’ kind of thing. Like, they do more stuff besidesinside their office and what-not.” Taylor represented this trend neatly, saying, “Scientists areindoors, engineers are out.” Similarly, Cory said that an engineer is “somebody who studies alot,” so the interviewer asked “So, are most engineers at universities?” Cory seemed to agreewith this logic, but was hesitant to counter her previous

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2063: A FUNCTIONAL K-12 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FORTEACHING TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYSteve Macho, Buffalo State College Steve Macho completed a BS at St Cloud State University, and M.A. & Ed.D. in Technology Education at West Virginia University. Steve is a Minnesota farm boy who has been involved in technology his entire life. He worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico Highlands University, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Technology Education for at Buffalo State College. He became a member of the Oxford Roundtable in 2008 and plans to present another paper there in 2010

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Harpeth Hall School and Vanderbilt University; Crystal Tricia Chukwurah, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

selective university admissions practices, particularly in the STEM fields. Tours were held on the Vanderbilt campus and in their STEM laboratories. Attendees were encouraged to return to their classrooms with stories of how their subject areas are used in real research.3) Strategic Technical Experiences and Mentoring with University Partners Attendees learned about successful partnerships as well as brainstorm projects and programs on which to build a long-term partnership between their school and near-by higher education and professional entities. They also developed strategies for working with scientists and

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

devise implementation plans for theirown classrooms. During the second week, each teacher was invited to bring two students toparticipate in a teaching laboratory, with the teachers teaching the modules in a highly supportedenvironment, surrounded by SENSE IT staff (see Figure 4). This opportunity to implement thematerials with students gave the teachers an opportunity to review the materials again and to seehow they worked with students. They found this a very effective approach, both in terms of theamount of additional time they were able to spend with the curriculum and in terms of howseeing their own students work through the modules increased their own confidence in theirability to teach the SENSE IT modules to entire classes.The

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati; Howard E. Jackson, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

process from the need to prototype in an open-ended environment working in teams. Problems are presented that Page 23.1263.3 allow students to define, build, and test the solutions. • Engineering Applications in Math: Students are introduced to salient math topics presented within the context of their engineering application reinforced through hands-on laboratory or computer simulation assignments. • Models and Applications in Physical Sciences: Physical science and lab modules are used to understand the importance of modeling and math in discovering principles of physics and chemistry. Elective

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Noel Kathleen Hennessey, Program Coordinator; Sanlyn Buxner, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, The University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

quality, accessibility and breadth.Engineering education has lagged behind other fields in adapting online teaching methodologies (10, 11, 12, 13) . Reasons for this lag include the Five Pillars of Quality Online Learning  need for hands on engineering experiences in laboratories with often expensive equipment and substantial computing power (10). Until recently, this type of computer power was not Effectiveness

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Becky Hammack, Stillwater Middle School; Beth Watt, Stillwater Middle School; Julie Thomas, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University; Pat Jordan; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

important inquiry science tools thatallow students to extend their everyday experiences and organize data in ways that provide newinsights. Imagination is one of the least emphasized science processes.13 Indeed, research onstudents’ perceptions of science indicates that they see scientific work as dull and rarelyrewarding, and scientists as bearded, balding, and working alone in the laboratory.14Middle school students need to be able to conceptualize science and mathematics in ways thatallow them to understand and transfer learning to new situations.1,15 Students need to learn in abalanced way. They need both procedural and conceptual knowledge.16 Conceptualunderstanding involves the concepts, operations and relations in mathematics; this web

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner; Michele Dischino; Manjit Khosla, HALS Academy; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dan Fagan, Wallace Primary School; Martha Cyr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Staley, Doherty Memorial High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

school courses. Thesecollaborative projects provided a venue for continued dialogue between the partners. In addition,these long term projects produced instructional materials, laboratory activities, pre and post-testassessment data, and allowed for the university students to work directly with the secondaryschool students by functioning as the teacher within the engineering classes. To date, curricularunits have been developed, implemented and refined in the areas of flight, robotics, digitalcircuitry, general design activities, and renewable energy. In addition, the university students Page 14.275.26have been guest lecturers in our classes and

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni H. Newton, CEISMC; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stefanie A Wind, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Technology Education Laboratories. Journal of Technology Education. 2005; 42.16. High School Engineering Program, http://www.pltw.org/our-programs/high-school-engineering-program, January 4, 2014.17. Engineering by Design, http://www.iteea.org/EbD/ebd.htm,18. Singhose W and Donnell J. Introductory Mechanical Design Tools. Department of Mechanical Page 26.844.12 Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.19. Engineering Design Process, http://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php, January 4, 2014.20. NGSS Lead States. Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States. Washington

Conference Session

Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 4 – K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sabrina Grossman, CEISMC: Georgia Tech; Nancy Anna Newsome, CEISMC - Georgia Tech; Marcela Nicole Moreno, CEISMC

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tested in authentic environments, or what we refer to as typicalclassrooms, namely those challenging environments that seek to educate students from allsocioeconomic backgrounds. Through each iteration, both the curriculum and the environmentwere changed on the basis of the formative test results as we attempted to align the curriculumwith the realities of the classroom constraints. The successive curriculum redesigns were basedon multiple sources of data and feedback: task analysis and research on science content learning,alpha testing of the activities in the laboratory (without students), curriculum design with ourteachers during professional development workshops, and pilot testing curriculum in authenticcontexts (i.e., with our partner

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 1 – Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K-12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering Science Connections (Part 2)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; William Parker, Laramie County School District 1; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

for academic year 2007/2008. We also plan on pursuing funding toextend this to the ninth grade in the coming year. We would be happy to share materialdeveloped for this project as well as other information for schools wanting to implementa similar program. References1. “Science Notebook Essentials, A guide to Effective Notebook Components,” Michael Klentschy, Science and Children, Nov-Dec. 2005, pp.24-272. “Information and Inspiration for Innovative Teaching in K-12 Schools,” edutopia, The George Lucas Educational Foundation, http://www.edutopia.org/pbl3. “6 + 1 Trait ® Writing,” NW Regional Educational Laboratory, http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/4. “Terra Nova, The Second Edition (CAT/6

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sibel Uysal, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

RET Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zornitsa Georgieva, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Tyler A Saenz Saenz, West Virginia University; Miracle David Solley, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

well as in real-world applications to societally relevant energy andenvironmental issues.Participating teachers received this content in multiple modes. They were exposed to differentconcepts while working in the research laboratories as well as during their design activities. Inaddition, they attended a number of lectures both in the US and in the UK. All of these differentvenues allowed participants to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about a number ofconcepts relative to all three areas: mathematics, science, and engineering. One teacher sharedhis perceptions of the greatest benefit of the program when he said, “as a teacher