Next Gen STEM 101 Train the Trainer Pilot Workshop

Audience: K-12 STEM teacher trainers

Application Deadline: Friday, May 3

Workshop Dates: June 25-27

Contact: hq-epd@mail.nasa.gov

Are you a K-12 teacher trainer looking for new STEM resources, toolkits, and classroom activities to share? Do you want to learn with other trainers to deepen your practice? If so, visit the NASA STEM Gateway to apply for the Next Gen STEM 101 Train the Trainer Workshop at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Attendees will learn about NASA-specific resources, develop practical skills in implementing NASA STEM activities, gain insights into strategies for effectively supporting educators implementing science and engineering practices in classrooms, and network with other teacher trainers from across the country.

Click here to learn more and apply.

ACTIVITIES

DIY Mnini Drone

Quadcopters, also called drones, are a fun and popular toy. Explore the world of drones as you build your own mini drone using popsicle sticks in this fun activity. See this page for a complete list of our mini drone projects. You may wish to do the projects in order.

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How Much Weight Can Aluminum Foil Boats Float?

Have you ever wondered how a ship made of steel can float? If you drop a steel bolt in a bucket of water, the bolt quickly sinks to the bottom. Then how can a steel ship float? And better yet, how can a steel ship carry a heavy load without sinking? It has to do with the density, or the mass per volume, of the ship (and its cargo) compared to the density of water. In this science activity, you will make little "boats" out of aluminum foil to explore how their size affects how much weight… 

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Indigenous K-12 STEM Educator Showcase

In collaboration with Arizona Science Center, the Office of Indian Education invites you to join us for an exciting professional learning opportunity focused on evidence-based and culturally relevant practices and serving Native American students. This event will feature multiple breakout sessions focused on integrating Indigenous perspectives and knowledges in K-12 math, science, and STEM classrooms. Grow your network and walk away with free STEM materials for your classroom!

Registration Link: https://azed.surveymonkey.com/r/OIEstem2024