Ride the Wild Wave of NGSS Science & Engineering

Join us to explore how to integrate the Science & Engineering Practices of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into your K - 12 classroom to create engaging lessons and activities for your students. This workshop will provide model science & engineering design activities that spiral through the K-12 curriculum.  We will explore the Engineering Design Process and experience model activities on topics such as sound waves (physical sciences), wildlife and engineering (life sciences) and earthquakes (earth or space sciences).  You will discover how working together, scientists and engineers can use their knowledge and creativity to look for solutions and possibilities as they address unique needs.  Our approach demonstrates how to integrate Science & Engineering lessons into your current teaching practice while efficiently connecting to science disciplinary literacy and mathematics coverage.  (Recommended:  Bring your laptop or tablet).

Presenter Information:

Lisa A. Riedle is a professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering and is a registered professional engineer. Lisa has extensive experience in collegiate classrooms and administration. Lisa has also participated in teaching STEM Connects professional development courses for CESA 5 and has provided a variety of presentations and workshops for Wisconsin Teachers. She enjoys the creativity of K-12 teachers. Lisa is training this fall to be a Teacher Educator for the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) program from the Museum of Boston. She will bring this amazing expertise in engineering and teaching techniques for the K-5 classroom to our professional development workshop.

Dorothy A. Ginnett is the Science Specialist for CESA 5. She is a WI Professional Educator and has experience teaching in the CESA 5 region, both secondary (6 - 12) and college level science in face-to-face, blended and fully online classrooms. Dorothy also has experience teaching professional development courses in Environmental Science for K-12 Educators. Dorothy earned a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and serves as an Online Advisor for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

Fees:

Defined Stem grant districts are no fee for this event.  They are:  Adams-Friendship, Fall River, Iola-Scandinavia, Montello, Necedah, Pittsville, Portage, Poynette, Randolph, Waupaca, Wautoma, Wild Rose, Wisconsin Dells and Wisconsin Rapids.  Substitute reimbursement is available in the Defined STEM districts, limited to one substitute per district.

Student Achievement Consortium members: $75.
All others:  $150  (Early bird discount of $25 if you register by 1/20/15.)

Any questions, contact Melissa Sumwalt (Program Assistant):  sumwaltm@cesa5.org.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.