Thursday


 * Schedule For Thursday, August 2**




 * 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM - Breakfast**

Educators play a central role in the achievement of learners. NASA inspires and supports our Nation's educators, who play a key role in preparing, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the future STEM workforce. NASA's Educator Professional Development opportunities provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver unique STEM content to learners who will ensure the economic growth and competitiveness of our nation. These opportunities increase an educator's (pre-service, in-service, informal) confidence in delivering STEM materials within their education environments through interaction with NASA's unique content, facilities, and personnel. Links providing ways to obtain NASA resources:NASA Education Page - Awesome information containing key to many of NASA education resources.NASA Educator Resource Center - The purpose of a NASA Educator Resource Center is to help teachers learn about and use NASA's educational resources. Personnel at ERCs located throughout the United States work with teachers to find out what they need and to share NASA's expertise. NASA Education Resource List - Students, educators and faculty may explore and experience unique space and aeronautics content through NASA's education opportunities. Use the lists below to learn about ways to interact with NASA.Specific Links: For Educators NASA International Space Station - Great information on the ongoing progress of this amazing piece of technology.
 * 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM - Morning Keynote (Dr. Roosevelt Johnson)**
 * [|Grades K-4]
 * [|Grades 5-8]
 * [|Grades 9-12]
 * [|Higher Education]
 * [|Informal Education]
 * [|Find Teaching Materials]
 * [|Education TV Schedule]
 * [|Current Opportunities]

NASA Digital Learning Network -This network provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM content featuring NASA missions and research. Register for free, interactive events listed in our catalog or watch our webcasts listed below.

NASA Explorer Schools - NASA Explorer Schools invests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM educators to inspire and engage future scientists, engineers and technicians that NASA needs to continue our journey. NES gives educators of grades 4-12 access to NASA’s people, missions, research and facilities. We have assembled a comprehensive set of NASA’s free classroom materials to help you teach dozens of STEM concepts. To access the Virtual Campus you must register to become a NASA Explorer School participant. Participation in NES gives you free access to:

Mars Voyage - Learn more about this current voyage. Microsoft Worldwide Telescope - Check out this neat research project from Microsoft Siemens STEM Academy - Check these resource materials that are tagged NASA. STEM Connect Webinar - Join this archived Webinar at the Academy. Leland Melvin, NASA’s Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut, will discuss his incredible career as an astronaut flying on two NASA missions, a scientist, his days as a professional NFL athlete, and his current role leading the Agency’s education efforts to develop innovative strategies and partnerships aimed at inspiring K-12 students and beyond to pursue STEM disciplines. You’ll learn about NASA’s activities and programs that provide students with entertaining and educational hands-on experiences. You’ll also learn about the resources and programs available to educators, such as NASA Explorer Schools that encourage educators to participate and compete for opportunities in the Reduced Gravity Program, which includes flying on a Zero G airplane to perform science experiments.
 * [|NASA Now Classroom Videos] - Weekly video programs which feature NASA careers and STEM concepts connected to real-world missions and projects.
 * [|Lessons] - A searchable lesson library which links the subjects you teach to NASA’s innovative research and scientific discoveries.
 * [|Professional Development] -Training materials and live web seminars to help you implement NASA lessons into your classroom.
 * [|Live Help Desk] -Telephone and email support available during standard business hours to help you find what you need.
 * [|Recognition] - Opportunities for teachers, students, and schools for innovative integration of NES teaching materials and exemplary use of best practices in STEM education
 * [|Live Video Chats] - NASA experts who can interact with your classroom through live monthly online video chats.
 * [|Collaboration Tools] - Gather and share ideas and resources with other NES educators and NASA staff.


 * 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM - Project Planning Template Q&A and Workshop Presenter Intros **

Siemens Service Learning Projects Links - Online submission form | Online Template

Mandatory for all participants, the projects will:
 * Enable Fellows to share the tools, technologies, and resources learned at STARs/the Institute to make an impact.
 * Be monitored for progress throughout the year, and allow for input from the leadership team
 * Allow for individual creativity and group collaboration.

Fellows will be responsible for choosing and completing at least one of the following activities to work on throughout the year.
 * **Virtual training sessions** – Fellows will develop virtual training modules that will be presented live and recorded for others to view in the future. Teachers will work in teams to develop trainings that cover a variety of topics and resources such as “How to Use Edmodo in the Classroom”. Teachers must conduct at least 3 live virtual training sessions in or outside of their schools and post on the Siemens STEM Academy resource page. The same content may be repeated for each session.
 * **Siemens Science Days** – Fellows will plan, execute, and conduct at least one Siemens Science Day at their school or ideally another school in their community. Teachers will coordinate dates and logistics with the other school, select and prepare the activity, and recruit volunteers to help run the event. At the close of the event, they must present their experience and findings to Discovery and peers (via Wiki and Edmodo). Visit SiemensScienceDay.com for an overview of the program. Link to: Siemens Science Day.
 * **Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge mentorship** – Fellows will mentor at least one team that submits an application to the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. Teams will include 2-4 students and can be on a variety of environmental topics. Mentors will be responsible for providing monthly updates on the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge websites. Visit WeCanChange.com for an overview of the program. Link to: Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge.
 * **Classroom collaborations** – Fellows will work in teams to develop interactive activities that enable students to delve into various STEM topics. The projects will include objects and materials such as the plan, background information, student handouts, answer keys and other resources to ensure successful student-student collaboration. Fellows will collaborate with other classroom teachers (within or outside of their classrooms) to work on these projects. Fellows will be responsible for posting activities and updates onto the Siemens STEM Academy website and blog.

Fellows will be divided into 4 main project teams based on the Service Learning Project that they have chosen. They will either work independently (i.e. Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge or Siemens Science Day) or break into smaller teams (i.e. Classroom collaborations or Virtual training sessions) to begin to scope out their activities.

At the conclusion of the Institute, each team (or individual) must present his/her project plan, timeline, and measurement goals for team input. The Service Learning Project Action Plan is a guide to help deliver this information.
 * Institute Presentations **

Throughout the year, each Service Learning Team will remain in touch with one another and Discovery through Wikis and Edmodo to ensure they are collaborating and sharing knowledge. Discovery will allow for special interactive events and check-ins with each team to ensure their projects are staying on track.
 * Follow-Up **


 * 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Project Planning Workshops**
 * __Room__ || __Title/Description__ || __Presenter__ ||
 * MPR || Virtual Training Session: Pitch your idea to Hall, the master of online tools, and get great ideas from your colleagues || Hall Davidson ||
 * TLC || Siemens Science Day: Walk though the resources and get your questions answered from one of the Siemens Science Day Presenters || Patti Duncan ||
 * Science Channel || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">We Can Change the World Challenge: Hear about Cindy's experience in coordinating, planning, and executing the Challenge in her school district || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cindy Moss ||
 * Animal Planet || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Classroom collaborations: Ask questions and network with your colleagues to build your Community Project plan || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Bob Lochel, Donna Falk ||

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 * 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Lunch and Learn (Guest speakers from Siemens Foundation, College Board, Discovery Education)**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">***If you're stressing about your project, you can go and finish your project
 * 01:10 PM - 02:10 PM - Workshops**
 * __Room__ || __Title/Description__ || __Presenter__ ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">TLC || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Discovery Education Techbook Overview & Walkthrough || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Patti Duncan ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">MPR || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Appy Hour - an overview of mobile apps for the STEM classroom || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Hall Davidson ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Animal Planet || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">"M" in STEM - in case you missed it on Wednesday || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Bob Lochel ||
 * Science Channel || "T" in STEM - in case you missed it on Wednesday || Mike Gorman ||


 * 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM - Workshops**
 * __Room__ || __Title/Description__ || __Presenter__ ||
 * TLC || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Discovery Education Techbook Overview & Walkthrough || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Patti Duncan ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">MPR || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Appy Hour - an overview of mobile apps for the STEM classroom || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Hall Davidson ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Animal Planet || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; text-align: left;">"S" in STEM - in case you missed it on Wednesday || Donna Falk ||


 * 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM - Ameri-STEM Idol!** Share your favorite resource...3 minutes tops per person! You will be gonged out if you go over.

Construction Management - 100 great engineering activities K-Gray Engineering Path Library - Light Bot - Light Bot 2 - The Hat - Random name picker Remind 101- A free mass messaging service to individual classes or groups. Great for extracurriculars and athletic teams. Keeps your number and their numbers private. ITEEA Learning Community - ITTEA Publication - Try Engineering - JSHS - PGAS2 - Camtasia Example - Solve Puzzles For Science - EteRNA - Portaporta - Storybird - Scijourner - Star-lite.nih - Visual.ly Stem.is Culturally Situated Design Tools


 * 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Awards Ceremony Dinner**


 * 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM STEM Institute Awards Ceremony**


 * 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM STEM Carnival**