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 * real-world connection * core to learning * structured collaboration * student-driven * multifaceted assessment

October 2017 - Aerospace

It's Rocket Science

In addition to designing aircraft, [|Aerospace Engineers] also develop satellites, missile systems, propulsion systems, high-tech Unmanned Air Vehicles, and even software.

Explore the math and science of aerospace engineering with [|Rockets to Mars], one of the many webinars from [|NEON - NASA Educators Online Network]. Check the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development [|webinar schedule].

For NGSS: Motion and Stability "objects in motion" units, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)'s micro-lesson [|Rocket Science 101] provides explanations and activities for K-12 classroom use.

Everyone loves [|Balloon Rocket Cars]. Using recycled water bottles, these cars are easy and cheap to build. They demonstrate the key concepts of rockets and objects in motion. And they are a blast to race.

Gender Gender Ambition Gap		Research	https://www.bcg.com/publications/2017/people-organization-leadership-change-dispelling-the-myths-of-the-gender-ambition-gap.aspx?platform=hootsuite Gender Perceptions of Skill		Research	http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/6/2/45/htm?platform=hootsuite What Works for Women		Research	http://www.toolsforchangeinstem.org/toolkit/wp-content/uploads/flyer-guides/WhatWorks-Guide-May2013.pdf Female Ambition in front of Men		Research	https://qz.com/979792/single-women-are-less-ambitious-but-only-when-they-think-men-are-watching/

An English Teacher's Advice on STEM http://k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep34.html

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Helping Kids Explore STEM Careers http://k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep10.html

How do you recognize and nurture kids' interests in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Guest Lois Melbourne speaks about this topic, as a former CEO of a company in talent management software, and as the author of the illustrated children's book called "The STEM Club Goes Exploring”. Engineer Pius Wong is your host. [audio] + [transcript]

Balloon Rocket Car https://www.homesciencetools.com/a/balloon-rocket-car-project/

A rocket is simply a chamber filled with pressurized gas. A small opening called a nozzle allows the air to escape, causing thrust that propels the rocket. You can demonstrate this when you blow up a balloon and let it go without tying it off. The balloon will fly through the air as all the air inside escapes.

The principles of rocketry apply to more than flying rockets - with this project you can make a 'rocket car' that is powered by pressurized gas (air in a balloon!).

video https://youtu.be/qZNqdA7uid4

For a class, have students work in pairs. Clear a space about 3 feet wide and 10 feet long. This is a great testing area. Se whose car goes the furthest. Usually, by making small adjustments to the car after each test, the car will go further, faster and straighter.

This is a great way to collect empty water bottles and recycle them, first as balloon rocket cars, then with recyclables.

Marble Roller Coaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Roller-Coaster/

Marble roller coaster day is a class favorite. It's an open-ended, fast-paced, constantly evolving, and easy to explain. This project reaches a wide span of grade ranges, from K-12.

video https://youtu.be/4lOFshwO0oA

Using just 3/4" - 1" foam pipe insulation, Masking tape and Marbles, kids make wild rides for the marble "passengers".

You can also include elements from around the classroom, like tables, chairs, yardsticks, string, etc. To make the project more interesting

Allow 2 minutes near end of class for students to try each others coasters. The foam track components can be used again so have everyone gently take apart only their own roller coaster and keep for the next roller coaster day.

e4k articles - wiki, blog
 * 2017.6.20 * College Engineering Schools * Not Your Father's Engineering School - Olin gender balance student-centered project-based *  Learning by Doing - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
 * 2017.6.19 * Engineering and Girls * Engineer Your Life - messages that resonate with high school girls

SWENext Educator - benefits - examples * programs * SWE membership * SWE educator pages
 * [|}SWENext Educator newsletters] - previous as .pdf * articles since [|oct17v1] * x pdf format x email format
 * may2017 vol 6 * [|next.swe-sc] * [|e4k]
 * facebook group * x staging articles
 * incubator ??

Suggestions for member benefits
 * [|Kyte Learning] This may be a stretch but this might be the SWENextEd "value add" educator benefit. * How this could work - SWENextEd would be a "virtual school district" in their model so members get "teacher" access to all the resources. Package includes lots of pretty good content already. Over time SWENextEd can add more specific to needs of SWENext educators and complement the direction that the SWENext program goes. * Comes with Member Management https://www.kytelearning.com/schools-districts. * Teachers always need "credit" so this would be a huge benefit. * Nice visibility for SWE too. * swe - how-to use EdTech for engineering activities - TinkerCAD > bridge, house, solve water distribution problem, rube goldberg * powerpoint - make your own adventure "report" * scratch / robot fashion show


 * [|DiscoverE online training] * effective ways to talk to kids about engineering - slides * [|grants]
 * [|message] * [|girls think]

http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/images/SWENext/newsletter-archives/SWENextEd-2016-10-10.pdf
 * [|Engineering is exciting] when introduced as an innovative means to solve today's challenges. This introductory "What is Engineering? What is Design?" lesson plan by Teach Engineering is complete with slides, a four-minute video, a quiz, worksheets and suggested curriculum alignments. "Just a cute kid with a great imagination...or an inspiring engineer with imagination to shape our world?" Teach Engineering

SWENext
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SWENexter / club
 * [|SWENext] is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Any student 13 or older can become a SWENexter. For those younger than 13, a parent will need to be the primary contact. Learn more about SWENext membership benefits and download our flyers.
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 * activities
 * Construct a paper airplane that can carry as much cargo (US pennies, nickels, and dimes) as possible and travel more than ten feet. [|..]
 * [|comic book]


 * [|Engineering and Animals essay contest] * [|read previous winners] * 2018 competition - after sept 2017

Helping educators promote engineering


 * [|SWE Space Coast - Next blog] * [|Teaching engineering]


 * [|STEAM] * [|certification and training] ? engineering

Existing, create branded to promote SWE
 * [|Share My Lesson] - free * example - [|What is Engineering?] National Science Foundation - Flying cars, Earth-sized atmospheric filters, quick access to clean water, phones with holograms, and more! Who can make these things happen?...
 * review previous ednews * grand challenges * k12 engineering podcasts guests * critical reflection / stories * [|Edutopia's 5 Keys] core strategies.
 * real-world connection
 * core to learning
 * structured collaboration
 * student-driven
 * multifaceted assessment


 * 2017.6.20 * College Engineering Schools * Not Your Father's Engineering School - Olin gender balance student-centered project-based *  Learning by Doing - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
 * 2017.6.19 * Engineering and Girls * Engineer Your Life - messages that resonate with high school girls


 * SWENextEd Newsletter May 2017 * SWENextEd May 2017 - text


 * SWENextEd Newsletter May 2017 * SWENextEd May 2017 - text


 * [|Teachers Pay Teachers] - some free "teasers". Limited engineering. Extremely popular with teachers.


 * podcasts * [|K12 Engineering Education]
 * twitter chats * [|recommended for educators]
 * forums - teachers sharing ideas, questions
 * [|Professional Learning Network (PLN)] - resources to inform a wide array of local practices.

Teaching Engineering - Higher Ed
 * [|Olin College] - Olin College of Engineering was founded to not only graduate engineering innovators who will be leaders in solving the pressing global challenges of today and tomorrow but also as a resource to other colleges and universities across the world seeking to broaden and rethink their educational approaches and learning environments.
 * Freshman Engineering - research, revised curriculum, some reports on actual implementation but not clear that this changes the culture in most large engineering schools
 * schools increasing women enrolled in engineering * Harvey Mudd * Tufts