Monday


 * Schedule Monday (July 30, 2012)**

Welcome Fellows Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are on Edmodo. Group code is pt3q5r.


 * 08:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast**

Presentation File: http://bit.ly/STEMis
 * 08:30 AM - 9:30 AM STEM is ????**

Kyle's Opening Video: media type="custom" key="20502068" -created via [|Action Movie] app

Catapult Directions Video: media type="custom" key="20502080"


 * 09:40 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Keynote "The Science of Extreme Stormchasing" - Reed Timmer**

Excitement was part of the day as Reed Timmer from Storm Chasers joined the Siemens STEM Institute for an engaging conversation on the science of storm chasing. Weather can be the basis of a STEM investigation including not only science; but also math, technology, and engineering. That is why the resources below uncover a wide selection of concepts from common core literacy in science, data studies and statistics, simulations, engineering, and even GIS technology. You might want to join Reed in this past archived webinar entitled //The Science and Technology Behind Storm Chasing//. You will also discover some of the resources plan some pre and post activities! You also may wish to explore the below resources to accompany the webinar.

Storm Chasers - We might as well start with the program behind the webinar. You could spend a lot of time on this amazing website. Make sure you take a look at the blog and even learn a little bit about Reed. By visiting Games you will find a place with all the cool Storm Chasers extras — games, puzzles, quizzes and interactives — that will keep you coming back to Tornado Alley.

Scholastic Weather Watch - Observe, gather data, investigate, and analyze! A great way to bring math and science together while studying the weather. It is even interactive whiteboard ready. Check out all of the resources. One activity, Weather Maker, allows you to change Equatorward Temperature, Poleward Temperature, and Relative Humidity and turn sunny skies into the perfect day for a snowstorm. Neat java based simulation with PDF information sheet. While you are at the site check out the Weather Detective Web Quest

National Weather Service Sol Hirsch Grant - This grant opens in February 2012 and will award teacher/educators of grades k12 to help improve the education of their students, school, and/or community in the science of meteorology. The NWA awards up to seven $750 grants per year and the application process is completed online. NOAA NowCOAST - An amazing real time weather map allowing users to gather real data in real time using GIS technology. A must visit for those wanting the latest weather information.

USA Today Weather Graphing - Every wonder why baseballs fly farther at higher elevations? Explore some outstanding graphics with engaging reading as you bring common core literacy into a STEM weather related study.

Discovery Free Lesson Plans - Check out some of these free lessons that relate with weather. You will find all grade levels included with lessons on weather maps, planetary weather, stormy weather, wonders of weather, understanding weather, build your own weather station, and Antarctica. NOAA - National Climate Data Center - Need to collect data for a STEM related project in relationship to climate. Then you will be sure to find what you need in current and historical informion at this GIS intensive site.

PBS Weather - You will find a lot of fascinating information at this resource filled site. Whether it be a good read or an engaging video, it is well worth the visit.

NOAA Education Resources - This portal is designed to assist educators in accessing all of NOAA materials from one centralized interface. You will find education resources organized by themes, topical collections, and content type that are aligned with common teaching topics. Teach Engineering - Check out these lessons that will bring the engineering into a study of weather. First discover Air Under Pressure and Tornado and Tornado Damage and Windstorm and A Tornado in My State? You won't know where to stop, but will definitely find a great place to start!

Siemens STEM Academy - Of course we can't forget to let you know of some of the resources right here at the Academy. You may want to check out this webinar entitled The Science of Hurricanes or this Stormy Lesson Plan. There are a lot of neat resources in the Siemens STEM Academy.


 * 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Community Project Goals & Guidelines**

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**


 * 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch**

Contact Information: Lissa Moses Lmoses@mosamack.com [|www.mosamack.com] (currently under construction) Vimeo Link: [] [|Presentation File] (PowerPoint)
 * 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Virtual Fellow Connection - Lissa Moses**

__**Content, Collaboration and Communication Tools**__


 * 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Session A: Brad Fountain, Discovery, TLC Room**


 * 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM Session B: Mike Gorman, Edmodo, Animal Planet Room**

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 * 02:50 PM - 03:50 PM Session C: Cindy Lane, Wikitools and Google Docs, Science Channel Room**


 * Links for sessions**


 * Edmodo -** Go to Edmodo and join group code ** fhjuqb **
 * Discovery Education - Go to this link . Use assigned log in and password. **


 * 05:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner and Special Screening (TBA)**


 * Study of Sharks - Shark Facts**


 * Putting together Shark Week**


 * Shark Resources from NG**


 * Check out information at the Shark Research Institute**


 * All about Sharks from Wikipedia**