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Implementing the NGSS (NJSLS-S) Science & Engineering Practices
These three activities are essential to the Science and Engineering Practices of NGSS students: Ask questions to learn Create scientific explanations for understanding Create models to represent these ideas In order to enhance the NGSS practices in the classroom, this workshop will help K-8 grade educators (as explained on the website): “facilitate an approach
Supporting Teachers to Encourage Women in Physics
South Jersey Technical Park (classroom 246) 107 Gilbreth Pkwy, Mullica HillPhysics is known as THE fundamental science, providing understanding that is applicable to all other sciences. Despite its important role in the field of science, the percentage of women earning post-secondary degrees in Physics continues to decline (more than the other sciences). The American Physical Society’s STEP UP 4 Women Project is actively resisting
Teach Like a Magician (Grades k-12)
South Jersey Technical Park 107 Gilbreth Parkway, Mullica HillThis workshop will be taught by Philip La Porta, a Professor at Rowan in the College of Science and Mathematics who has both a Ph.D. in Physics AND is a magician, making him uniquely qualified to discuss how thinking about STEM like a magician increases student engagement and accelerate STEM education in the classroom. As