Next-Gen Science Education Conference

Learn simple but classic building techniques to build a two-penny tissueglider that flies and can be used to teach the basics of flight. The methodsare simple while the results allow students to learn techniques for buildingtowers, bridges and other complex structures. Participants will build part ofthe glider and take plans away to use with students. Building materials arelimited and serious participants will bring a pair of fingernail clippers to cutbalsa wood.

Wondering how you can teach about waves so that even the youngest students understand? Learn how you too can become an expert at teaching these new physical science topics! In this hands-on session, we’ll investigate waves. We’ll develop models of light and sound, and then use our models to explain characteristics of waves including how they transfer energy and information from one place to another. 


This is a 2 hour session 

Every student knows big kids never get a ride in wagons but get topull smaller students. Explore Newton’s Laws of Motiondemonstrations using simple materials in ways to excite students. Youwill leave wanting a sledgehammer and tree stump for classroomsupplies.