WCE’s Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CESTEM) partners with schools, businesses, and the broader community to promote STEM education through professional development, a technology loan program and regional competitions such as the Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Science Olympiad and SeaPerch.
Experience a Breakout Box Game using a variety of tools. Learn to reset locks and set up a Breakout Box Game from
scratch. Create your own game using a planning template. This training is required to borrow CESTEM's Breakout Boxes.
Educators grades 3‐12 will explore ways to use Vernier’s Solar Energy Exploration and KidWind Turbine kits for Problem
Based Learning activities in the classroom. Even if you are new to Vernier Technology, you are welcome to attend.
K‐12 educators, are you tired of watching the parents stand around while the kids are engaged? Get everyone involved by
creating an event with STEM Game Challenges for the entire family. Using Items from CESTEM's TLP, and a little
creativity add some friendly competition into a night of learning. Use your home court advantage to inspire an interest in
STEM that will last.
K‐12 educators will learn to setup and breakdown a Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printer as well as initiate 3D prints on the machine, troubleshoot errors, and prepare files for 3D printing. This training is required to borrow CESTEM’s 3D printer(s).
Multiple sessions available:
Thursday, October 5
Thursday, October 12
K-8 educators will conduct a temperature experiment to practice using scientific tools and making predictions. Explore evaporation, condensation, and precipitation with fun, hands-on activities. Discover what causes wind and make a tornado in a bottle. Investigate using the Vernier weather data collection tools available through CESTEM’s Technology Loan Program. Consider various ways to uncover and address students’ misconceptions. Access weather resources that are engaging for students.
Questions? Contact Michelle Hafey at hafeym@uncw.edu