Tag Archives: curriculum

June 7 Deadline for PLTW Registration Approaching

25 May

Planning on attending the Project Lead The Way Teacher Training on Maui or on Hawai’i islands in July?  JUNE 7TH is the REGISTRATION DEADLINE.  Space still available. launchgirls

MAUI Elementary Launch July 7,8,9
UH Maui College
Cost: $750/teacher Lunches & Refreshments Included
REGISTER ONLINE

HAWAI’I Elementary Launch July 11,12,13
NHERC – Honoka’a
Cost: $750/teacher Lunches & Refreshments Included
REGISTER ONLINE

MAUI Middle school Gateway – Design & Modeling July 11-15
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus
Cost: $1,200/teacher Lunches & Refreshments Included
REGISTER ONLINE  (Enter MauiDM for code.)

NOTE:  In addition to registering for the the face-to-face session, completion of Online Readiness Training is required.  Learn more at https://www.pltw.org/pltw-professional-development-registration

Middle School Training on Maui: Design & Modeling

5 May

PLTW_3vertimagesProject Lead the Way is hosting a training on Maui in July for the Middle School Gateway Program!  Design and Modeling, a foundation unit of the program, involves a 5-Day Core Training that prepares teachers to implement this 9-week unit that engages students in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science through project and problem based learning!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

PLTW Middle School Gateway – Design & Modeling Core Training  July 11-15
A 5-Day Training at Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus: 
 Cost: $1,200 Lunches Included**
Participants will:

  • Discover how the PLTW Design and Modeling 9-Week unit of curriculum integrates Engineering, Computer Science, and Biomedical Science
  • Engage in Student Learning Activities, Projects, and Problems
  • Apply the Engineering Design Process to Solve Real World Challenges
  • Learn to apply the use of 3D Modeling Software

*All Curriculum is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core; **Additional Costs Apply for Equipment, Materials, & Ongoing Support.  Visit our Program Support page to learn more about the required Equipment and Materials as well as the Computer Specification for PLTW Gateway Design and Modeling.

REGISTER TODAY ONLINE!

For More Information, Contact Diana Papini Warren, Director of School Engagement
Dwarren@pltw.org or the PLTW Solution Center:

PLTW SOLUTION CENTER

 

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for K-12 students and teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW’s teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs. For more information, visit pltw.org.

Hawai’i Adopts Next Generation Science

19 Apr

Read this Article to Learn More – A Revolution in Science Educationngssstem

The National Science Teachers Association Next Generation Science Standards Website
http://ngss.nsta.org/

 

Project Lead The Way Training on Maui

29 Feb

The PLTW Elementary LAUNCH Lead Teacher Training will be offered on Maui July 7,8,9.

For more details on PLTW Launch and how to get registered for this 3-Day Training, please visit this link:

Training Location TBA.

For a complete list of PLTW Trainings for K-12 Teachers in Hawai’i, visit this link:
https://pltwpacific.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/training-dates-for-summer-2016/

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Project Lead the Way – A National STEM Education Solution for K-12

26 Feb

Learn more at: https://www.pltw.org

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Sustainability Curriculum from Smartroots Global

14 Oct

Check out the Class Kit offered from SmartRoots Global, an international non-profit empowering children to plan for the future.Screen Shot 2014-10-14 at 9.10.44 AM

http://smartrootsglobal.org/classkit/

One of our Maui intermediate schools is loving this program!

STEM Curriculum and More at the HIDOE STEM Website!

23 Sep

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http://mystemhawaii.org

STEM Units created by HIDOE State STEM Resource Teachers and many other resources can be found here.

 

STEM in the Garden – Online Curriculum

31 Mar

Check out what schools in Oregon are doing in their gardens that is STEM!

This is content for an online class that might be helpful.

http://steminthegarden.weebly.com/index.html

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Discover Science through the Olympics!

18 Feb

Discover Science through the Olympics!

http://www.edutopia.org/groups/stem-education/676526

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Project Learning Tree Teacher Workshop for K-8

14 Feb

FREE Workshop for K-8 Teachers!

2/22 Saturday

9:00 – 3:00

in Kihei at the Whale Sanctuary

Call 572-4452 or email kuhea_paracuelles@nps.gov to register!

See attached flyer!
Feb PLT Flyer