Name: Flying Weather Balloons: A Soaring STEM Model
Start: 2013-12-16T08:00:00-0600
End: 2013-12-16T08:50:00-0600

TIES 2013 CONFERENCE
TRANSFORMING PEDAGOGY WITH TECHNOLOGY

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Flying Weather Balloons: A Soaring STEM Model

Session Resource Page and Evaluation

Investigate an exciting STEM model using weather balloons to teach students about the Earth’s atmosphere and its impact on everyday existence. Students are engaged in real-life problem-solving as they research and design a scientific payload, then use mobile technology to track the payload.

Speakers

Cory Olson

Jim Reed

Multimedia Instructor, Brainerd Public Schools

I have been a teacher for 22 years. I started teaching in Manitou Springs, CO where I taught fourth grade. I moved to MN in the summer of 1999 and have been in the Brainerd Public Schools since. I teach 7th grade multimedia at Forestview Middle School. My class focuses on digital... Read More →

Monday December 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Greenway J

Breakout Session, Lecture-demonstration-discussion

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Skill Level Advanced
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff, General interest, Higher education

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Cory Olson

Jim Reed

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