NEWBio BBEP Renewable Energy Teacher Summer Workshop
Posted by Penn State University on May 23, 2016
NEWBio BBEP Renewable Energy Teacher Summer Workshop
July 11-15, 2016
Penn State University
Application Deadline: May 31, 2016
Meet STEM Research Experts
Spend a week at University Park learning about current bioenergy research from nationally recognized faculty. Renewable Energy alternatives are vital for the health of our planet, and the NEWBio Project, funded by the USDA, is helping us learn more about how to best realize this vision.
Participate in inquiry-based classroom activities which replicate the science and engineering research practices being conducted by researchers. Renewable Energy is a hot topic today, and this workshop will provide teachers with content knowledge and activities to immediately use in their classrooms. This workshop is a STEM integrated experience, providing resources and skills to help teachers work with their colleagues to implement these concepts into their classroom. Classroom activities are tied to the NGSS and ACT48 credits are provided for $10.00.
Classroom Implementation
Participate in inquiry-based classroom activities which replicate the science and engineering research practices being conducted by the researchers. Topics include: biofuels, biopower, bioproducts, biomass, bioheat, sustainability, and systems thinking. Learn about the research being conducted in the field and how you can conduct your own research in the classroom.
Travel Expenses
Room and board, including travel expenses (up to $500), are provided to each participating teacher. Single rooms are located in the Eastview Terrace complex at Penn State, located close to downtown and near the center of campus. Meals, including group lunches, are also provided.
Classroom materials
Teachers will receive up to $300 worth of classroom materials to use in their classroom. These materials include the BBEP Curriculum, CSATS developed lesson plans, Grasses to Sugars Kit, Race to the Pumps Poster, and more. Transportation to field trip sites is also provided. Click on each word below to view a short video about the workshop.
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