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| June 8 | Project Based Learning: Making the Industry Connection |
| June 14-16 | LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT ROBOTICS |
| June 16 | SOLAR CIRCUITRY: Build a Solar Tracker |
| June 21 | SOLAR ENGINEERING DESIGN: Build and Test Desktop Solar Cars |
| June 30 | Journey into Nanotech |
| July 7 | Teaching the Art of Video Game Development |
| July 11-12 | NI LabVIEW Robotics |
For full course descriptions click on the course title.
If you have further questions about any of these courses, please contact Carol Wright at (512)323-6773 ext. 102.
Project Based Learning:
Making the Industry Connection | June 8
Through a unique series of exercises participants will discover a powerful tool for designing timely and engaging lessons that connect course content to the real-world needs of industry. Topics include: project-based learning, “the consulting model,” and how to leverage professional expertise.
GRADES: All
TIMES: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $50
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT ROBOTICS | June 14-16
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Get Ready for the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) 2011-12 “Food Factor” Season! This three-day institute, presented with support from National Instruments, covers the basics of robot design, NXT programming, and the FLL robotics tournament. Designed especially for new and novice FLL coaches and mentors, this institute’s field trips and guest lecturers will focus on the “Food Factor” Challenge and help prepare you and your team for the upcoming season.
GRADES: 4 - 8
TIMES: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch provided
SCHEDULE: (Tentative)
DAY 1: New Coaches | Site Tour #1, Intro to FLL, Game Strategy
Program Agenda (PDF)
"Coaches Overview" (PPT)
"Changing the Conversation" (PPT)
DAY 2: Food Security | Site Tour #2, Research Project, Guest Lecturer
"Sustainable Farm Center Terms and Programs" (PPT)
"Project and Judging Overview" (PPT)
DAY 3: NXT Robotics | Site Tour #2, Design/Build, Intro to NXT, Design Exercise
"Robot Game and Strategy Overview" (PDF)
"Mindstorms Training" (PDF)
"Sensor Bot Build Instructions" (PDF)
COST: $100 (3-day) / $50 (single day)
For more information about Central Texas FIRST LEGO League, click here: www.centraltexasfll.org
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SOLAR CIRCUITRY: Build a Solar Tracker | June 16
This one-day institute, presented by Silicon Valley Energy Lab (SVEL), includes an overview of solar energy, photovoltaics, solar applications and energy consumption; solar industry growth and career paths; the environmental impacts of solar technologies; and a hands-on exercise for building a working solar tracker. Designed especially for high school engineering and environment science teachers, participants leave with presentation materials and may purchase the solar tracker circuit kits for use in the classroom.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related topics addressed in this workshop will be: Mechanics (electrical motors), Renewable energy (the production of electrical energy from the sun), Electrical Technology (electrical circuits).
View a PDF from SVEL with more details.
Program Agenda (PDF)
Solar Tracker Circuit Workshop Classroom Material (PDF)
Changing the Conversation (PPT)
Videos of the solar tracker circuit you will make in the class room can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SiliconValleyEL
GRADES: 9 - 12
TIMES: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch provided
COST: $50
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SOLAR ENGINEERING DESIGN:
Build and Test Desktop Solar Cars | June 21
This one-day institute, presented with support from Applied Materials, Uplift Austin, and Sol Design Lab, includes an introduction to solar energy, solar electrical systems and design principles; the environmental and career potential of solar and solar applications; and a hands-on exercise for building a solar car. Designed especially for sixth grade science and high school engineering or environmental science teachers, participants leave with five modular, TEKS-aligned lesson plans and a how-to guide for hosting a solar car race or showcase. In addition, participants may purchase solar car kits for use in their classroom.
Program Agenda (PDF)
Applied Materials Overview (PPT)
Student Solar Car Race: Teacher's Workshop (PPT)
Setting up a Solar Car Race: Teacher's Guide (PPT)
Websites Discussed In Presentations (DOC)
Changing the Conversation (PPT)
Presentation ONE: Intro to Solar Energy (PPT)
Lesson Plan ONE: Intro to Solar Energy (DOC)
Presentation TWO: Harnessing the Sun with Photovoltaics (PPT)
Lesson Plan TWO: Harnessing the Sun with Photovoltaics (DOC)
GRADES: 6 - 12
TIMES: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Applied Materials (map)
MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch provided
COST: $50
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Journey into Nanotech | June 30
This one-day institute, presented by Applied Nanotech encourages educators to join researchers, scientists, and engineers working on fascinating applications of nanotechnology in the fields of medicine, clean energy, national defense and electronics.
Come explore the applications of geometry, biology, chemistry and physics in this exciting field through hands-on activities and develop classroom activities and lessons, and learn about related career fields.
GRADES: 9 - 12
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
MEALS: Lunch included
COST: $25
Teaching the Art of Video Game Development | July 7
Participants will explore the creative and technological foundations of professional video game development and learn from industry experts how to plan classroom activities that apply interactive storytelling, graphic design, animation, audio, and video to the game design process. Topics include: pre- and post-production, Adobe Flash software, and Unity 3 software.
GRADES: 9 - 12
TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MEALS: Lunch included
COST: $50
NI LabVIEW Robotics | July 11-12
Get Ready for the FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) 2011-12 Season. This two-day institute, presented with support from Anderson Robotics and National Instruments, covers the basics of robot design, LabVIEW programming, and the FTC robotics tournament. Designed especially for new and novice FTC coaches and mentors, this institute’s field trips and guest lecturers will focus on building your programming skills and prepare you and your team for the upcoming season. Breakfast and lunch included.
GRADES: 9 - 12
TIMES: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch provided
SCHEDULE: (Tentative)
- DAY 1: New Coaches | Intro to FTC, Site Tour, Game Strategy Overview
- DAY 2: LabVIEW Robotics | Design/Build, Intro to LabVIEW, Design Exercise
COST: $75 (2-day) / $50 (single day)
Program Agenda (PDF)
Coaches Season Overview (PPT)
FTC Robot Game and Strategy (PDF)
Changing the Conversation (PPT)
FTC Robotics: Tips, Tircks, Strategies, and Secrets By: The Pope John XXIII Regional High School Robotics Team
SPONSORS:
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