This is a STEM project that compels students to contemplate what would be needed for shelter and survival for several days in case of severe weather such as a tornado.
This lab allows students to investigate the relationship between velocity and penetration depth when a potato is struck with a straw. Then the lab goes on to have students engineer protective gear for the potato astronaut. This challenges students to design a way to protect the potato from damage caused by impacts. The lab also has an analysis piece that encourages students to compare and contrast materials that are currently in use in various aspects of life.
4th - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering
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About the store
Experience
I am retiring this year after 33 years in education. I have taught students from 4th grade to college level. I currently teach high students.
Teaching style
In my classroom hands-on lessons are abundant. I do maintain a healthy balance between useful study skills and student interactive activities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certification, 2003 - 2013.
State Finalist for Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2013.
AMS Certified Teacher
My own education history
BS in Elementary Education, 1990 - Northwestern Oklahoma State University;
MS in Science Education, 2006 - Walden University;
EdD in Organizational Leadership, 2020 - Grand Canyon University
Additional biographical information
I live in a rural community in Kansas. I am married. We have 3 grown sons all of whom are married with children. There are 7 wonderful grandchildren in our lives. We have 2 Boston terriers and 1 cat.
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