VIRGINIA TECH SOUTHWEST CENTER
SUMMER STEM INSTITUTE
July 19, 20, and 21, 2011
Participants may choose to participate in one, two or three workshops. A minimum of 12 participants, maximum
of 20 per workshop. Register NOW to secure a space in the workshop(s) of your choice.
Tuesday, July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meteorology – Dave Dierks and
David Boyd (WCYB)
ANDRILL Flexible Climate Change
Materials 1 - Kristy Collins (VT)
Thursday, July 21
9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
ANDRILL Workshop 2
Dr. Kristy Collins (VT)
Synopsis on tornado climatology for the TRI
area; some of the tools used to track severe
weather; how to forecast weather using
computer models…hands-on forecasting for
participants using computer model data.
Classroom experiments and demonstrations
for the classroom. Wrap-up with a tour of
WCYB station in Bristol. (Field trip to Bristol)
During this workshop, investigate cutting edge
climate change science through ANDRILL
education materials. (ANtarctic geological
DRILLing; www.andrill.org) *Antarctica's Climate
Secrets, *the Flexhibit (FLEXible exHIBIT)
materials, include 5 themed posters, videos and a
200+ page activity book based on the 5 themes
.Materials are designed for use by middle school
students, but younger and older students have
found these materials equally intriguing.
Workshop I will focus on activities in units 1-3.
Participants leave with hands-on, inquiry materials
ready for immediate classroom use.
Advanced Smart Board and Math Tools
for Grades K-5 - Royce Jacomen
Mathematics –Middle School (6-8)
Dr. Betti Kreye=VT
Mathematics- Secondary (9-12)
Dr. Betti Kreye- VT
This session focuses on utilizing Smart Board
technology to improve student engagement in
math. Educators will learn how to use advanced
features for developing creative lessons, including
the use of student clickers. This session will also
feature the Smart Notebook Math Tools.
2009 SOL Changes and Using Models to
Teach Fraction Concepts.
2009 SOL changes and Using Algeblocks to
address the changes
Hands on Engineering
Jani Purtee
Guiding Learning through Sound
Reading Practices—Rhonda Phillips
Chemistry –
Alternative energy (solar and wind) projects, hot
air balloons, sketching fundamentals and some
hands-on with gears project.
This session explores best reading practices
that enhance content comprehension. From
modeling the think-aloud to exploring B-D-A
(before-, during-, and after-) reading
strategies, and finally, reviewing the role of
studying text to help students make
connections and think more deeply, session
participants will come away with a cache of
easy-to-use ideas.
SMART Board Savvy! - Tabitha Long
Science for Elementary Teachers
Royce Jacomen-VT K-5
This workshop will introduce you to and help you
explore the many uses of your SMART Board and
SMART Notebook 10 software. In this session, you
will learn the basics of using SMART Notebook 10
as an engaging, interactive tool for your
classroom. In addition to SMART Notebook, web
2.0 tools for use with your SMART Board will be
shared that will help you enrich your daily lessons.
Reading Vocabulary: Discovery Learning
Across the Curriculum (k-5)
Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer - VT
The focus of this session will be on developing
vocabulary knowledge in reading, math, science,
and social science. Vocabulary learning actually
involves some of the same discovery and inquiry
processes that are used in science. Learning words
involves a) knowing how to use words in oral or
written contexts; b) knowing when words are
related to each other; and c) knowing what prior
knowledge can support the words’ use. The
session will provide five vocabulary strategies that
can be used across the curriculum: Zooming
"Kitchen Crystals" – Dr. Kristy Collins
During this workshop we will explore crystal
science and common crystals from the world
around us...even from the kitchen! When you
leave the workshop you will have materials to
work with your students in the classroom. This
workshop is for middle school teachers.
in/zooming out, Stoplight Vocabulary, Word Roots
& Connections, Flash Phrases, and
Preview/Predict/Confirm.
This session will focus on utilizing Smart
Board technology to improve student
engagement in science. Educators will learn
how to use beginner to advanced features,
Smart Board tricks, student clickers, video
and sound additions, and interactive
learning boards to increase student learning
and engagement.
"The compelling story of scientists and educators
living and working in the harshest environment
on earth serves as the hook to interest even the
most reluctant science learners. Understanding
the connection of the Polar Regions to the
planet’s climate patterns is essential to
understanding the climate changes that are
happening on Earth. This workshop will continue
the work begun in Workshop I by exploring units
4-5 of the *Antarctica's Climate Secrets*
Flexhibit materials. Workshop I is not required to
take Workshop II.
This session will involve hands-on micro labs
to motivate and prepare students for the
SOL’s using Smart Board in the chemistry
classroom.
Technology – Royce Jacomen-VT
Educators will explore the many possibilities for
iPads, iPods, and other devices to improve
student engagement in the classroom and at
home. This session is all hands-on learning.
Learn about the many features of handheld
devices and how to transform any classroom
activity from boring to engaging. Participants
are encouraged to bring their own ipads.
Inclusion – Building School-wide Four Square Writing –
Inclusive Environments
Rhonda Phillips – VT
Learn about an easy-to-use writing method
Lynn Jacomen
This session will focus on the essential
components of an inclusive environment
and how to build a community of respect
and value for all learners. Learn how to
begin a journey of positive behavior support
where teaching behavior, just as you would
teach reading and math, is expected and
reinforced. We will also explore the various
types of co-teaching models and how you
can move toward a more cohesive team of
teachers.
that helps students create logical, wellconstructed paragraphs and essays for all
STEM content areas. Four Square Writing
requires no fancy tools, yet its outcome is a
wonderfully organized piece of writing.
Engineering –To be announced
If you are interested in something
specific in engineering, please let me
know by emailing me at
pmccal5@vt.edu
Health, Nutrition and Physical Education-Cathie Lineburg
Provides practical instructional methodology for
PE teachers to enhance their programs by
bringing mathematics, science, literature, and
cultural diversity into a comprehensive approach
to teaching students wellness. Places particular
emphasis on matching physical activity with
grade level SOLs. Provides specific tips on how
P.E. instruction can connect students to practical
activities they can use at home.
For Additional Information Contact: Penny McCallum pmccal5@vt.edu 276-619-4311 or Susan Wilson jackson@vt.edu 619-4310