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A World In MotionChallenge 2
Walter Hickey, 6th Grade Teacher
Beverly R. Plein, Technology Facilitator
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolTeaneck, NJ
Partners
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Verizon
• Teachers College, Columbia University
• Museum of Boston
What is AWIM? (Challenge 2)
• Problem Based Learning
• Hands on experiences
• Discovery based
• Focus on engineer design concepts– Emphasis on Science & Math– Supports NJCCCS in all areas
Stevens’ Pilot Program
• 8 middle schools in New Jersey
• Various teacher scenarios– 6th Grade, Science, Technology Education (IA),
Enrichment (G&T)
• Worked as a collaborative group– Training, email communication, follow up
sessions
Program Design
• Middle School students– Regular, Special Ed, G&T, Students at Risk
• Introduction to Career Options– Females– Minorities
• Science Course
• Cross Curricular
Make It Your Own!
• Customize for your school needs
• Grade level / Content area
• Connect with community resources
Stevens Provides
– Class set of kits
– FREE
– Teacher Manual includes lesson plans,
pacing guide, handouts, DVD,
videotape, materials and poster
– Professional development
– On going support
Request For Proposal
• Fictitious Toy Company
• Create a new motorized, geared toy
• Criteria– Appeal to 6-10 yr old boys and girls– Fast, powerful or combination
• Written proposal (final report)
• Student presentation
Living the Scientific Method
• Set Goals
• Build Knowledge
– Series of mini experiments
• Design
• Build & Test
• Presentations
Working in Groups
• 2-3 students
• All female, male or combination
• Assign Jobs
– Task Manager, Recorder & Equipment Manager
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Time Management skills
Differentiated Instruction
• Regular
• Inclusion Classes
• Gifted and Talented
• Alternative Assessment
Levels the Playing Field
• Economically challenged students have same chance to succeed
• Equipment is provided to students
• Minimal extra materials (classroom supplies)
• Parents don’t do the project!
Cross Curricular
• Science• Math• Social Studies• Language Arts• Technology Education• Fine Arts• Music• Career Education
Lessons Learned
• Checklists / daily summary• Disassembling wastes time• Equipment inventories• Cumulative info charts/word wall• Rotating jobs• Tips and tricks
– Rubber bands, bulletin board staple remover, needle nose pliers
– Standard set of gram weights– Power strips
Technology
• Supports instruction– Digital Camera / Video– Teacher and student
created videos• Video Ipods
– Document Camera– Palm Pilots
• Student Skills
21st Century Skills
