So, who all is here? My Cred. I am a recovering High School teacher (all sciences for grades 9-12 at Learning Alternatives for 11 years) I currently teach 7 th science and 8 th grade STEM at WWMS I was honored as Spring Lake Park, District 16s Teacher of the Year in 2012 and have been nominated for the MN Teacher of the Year and PAEMST I am a founding member of Learning Reimagined Charter School I am the NorthEast Metro Regional Director for MAAP I have received over $48,000 in grants from local, regional and national organizations to support the learners in my classroom and community. My students have consistently been on par with or exceeded students in the traditional setting on common assessments at the district and state level STEM Science A way of looking at the natural world Technology Anything man made usually to solve a problem Engineering The process of design and redesign Math Numerical literacy Example lessons Helicopter challenge and Rubber band Cannons- variables, graphing data Wind blown vehicle challenge design, communicating results The Brain and Concussions learning how we learn Mousetrap cars force, motion, distance, etc Helicopter challenge Why I like this lesson: It is super inexpensive!! Easy way to assess mastery of measurement and variables You can change the targeted outcome with minimal effort Wind-blow vehicle challenge Why I like this lesson:this lesson No 2 groups get the same materials It literally uses trash to get started Students get multiple changes to revise and redesign The write up The Brain and Concussions Why I like this lessonthis lesson Kids learn about how they learn It is very personal There are many service options Mousetrap Car Distance Challenge Plan Design Test Redesign This lesson Resources MrsGanske.wikispaces.com Professional Development Opportunities