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2013 Building Learning

Energy 101: KidWind & the SHS Chevy Volt Project

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Presenter: Dan Whisler
Location: Sterling, KS
@DanWhisler

Presentation Title: Energy 101: KidWind & the SHS Chevy Volt Project

Presentation Description: In this presentation I will use a presentation with videos imbedded to share how our energy-related projects combine STEM-related concepts in a PBL environment to help create a more student-centered learning experience. Real-life studies help make connections and create relevance for students. Through their study of these energy-related projects, students are exposed to environmental and economics lessons not possible simply by using a textbook. Videos will include me presenting background information (presentation) to help explain the projects along with videos of students working on various projects in the classroom to demonstrate the PBL approach being used.

Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/filter_detail.asp?itemid=3904

Additional Information:
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/filter_detail.asp?itemid=3904

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-whisler/how-a-car-taught-science-_b_2304173.html#slide=1886906

http://usd376hs.ss3.sharpschool.com/academics/volt_project/

http://challenge.kidwind.org/

2013 Outside Learning

Place-Based Education: The Greenspire School

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Presenter: Erin Fitzpatrick
Location: Traverse City, MI

@missfitztchs

 

 

Presentation Description: Teachers with little experience or a wealth of experience can come to gain knowledge regarding place-based education. Its seamless integration into a PBL environment makes for global citizens who know more about the world around them, and who can educate the community about everything from the ground up!

Additional Information:
https://www.facebook.com/THEmissfitztchs