Are you interested in implementing REACH - US Sailing's STEM Education Program at your school or sailing center? REACH combines science, technology, engineering, and math with the sport of sailing. SUNY Maritime is hosting US Sailing's STEM Educator Course: Middle School I, a one-day eight hour professional development/training opportunity for teachers and sailing instructors to learn how to implement US Sailing's STEM program and curriculum called REACH<https://webmail.ussailing.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=10f7050f98744de5bf87499a66841411&URL=http%3a%2f%2freach.ussailing.org%2f>. The REACH modules feature inquiry-based learning and engineering by design processes to provide youth with hands-on integrated learning opportunities that inspire interest in fields of study including physics, marine biology, robotics, technology and more. Modules include on the water and classroom based activities, for easy implementation in multiple settings. The REACH modules are a great teaching resource to your classroom, sailing center, yacht club, summer camp, or after school program. People who are implementing REACH include:
* Middle School Teachers
* Sailing Instructors
* Camp Counselors
* Scout Leaders
* Youth Program Instructors
* Environmental Educators
* Parents
* Home Schoolers
Flexible, the REACH program's STEM education curriculum can be implemented in a
40 minute lesson, half day workshops or seasonal program: summer, after school,
during school.
The STEM Educator Course: Middle School I is $150 and includes an 8 hour
professional development/training, materials, and a personal copy of the 132
page REACH Educator Guide for Middle School Modules 1-10 (retail $59.95).
Educators should bring a bagged lunch. Upon completion attendees will receive a
US Sailing STEM Educator Course certificate and formal educators will receive a
certificate for professional development hours.
Who: Middle School Educators and Sailing Instructors
What: US Sailing's STEM Educator Course: Middle School I
Where: SUNY Maritime
McMurray Hall
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
When: Saturday June 15th, 2013 8:30am-3:30pm
How: Register at http://reacheducatorcourse-suny.eventbrite.com
Cost: $150
Educator Course Schedule
8:30 Welcome
9:00 Implementation Designs, Strategies, and Successful Case Studies
9:30 Module 1 Measuring Wind
11:00 Module 2 Buoyancy
12:00 Lunch/Speaker
1:00 Module 3 Sail Area
2:30 Module 5 Water Quality Testing
4:30 Closing
Please help spread the word!
Rob Crafa
Waterfront Director
SUNY Maritime College
McMurray Hall, 6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfront<http://www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfront>
Ph: 718-409-7460
Mobile: 917-574-6248
Fax: 718-409-7354
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