Summer Academies: A Look At The Framework

This article describes academies called Engineering Adventures. What makes this article interesting is that the article describes the professional development model used to create this seri... See More

This article describes academies called Engineering Adventures. What makes this article interesting is that the article describes the professional development model used to create this series of summer sessions for students. Many aspects are discussed including fall follow-up activities and teacher feedback. The Internet connect discusses some of the topics explored.

Interesting information on developing PD

This short article outlines the process used to develop a teacher in-service workshop collaboration between a university and local school districts. The topic is timely for the new science f... See More

This short article outlines the process used to develop a teacher in-service workshop collaboration between a university and local school districts. The topic is timely for the new science frameworks, engineering, and interesting. A link at the end of the article provides you with the website where you can request permission to download the lessons. If you are looking for information on how to develop a university - district collaboration for a grant, this provides some information. If you are looking for engineering lessons, they are available on the website but preview them before you jump into a unit as some require special equipment. Not a drawback, just a precaution.