Session 1: 08:30-10:00 am

1A. Bring Engineering into YOUR Classroom!

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1B. A Mathematical Carnival

Session 2: 10:30-noon

2A. First LEGO League, Robotics

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2B. Flying Through Ohio

Session 3: 1:00-2:30 pm

3A. Explore Newton's Laws with Roketry

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3B. Emergent Technology

Session 4: 3:00-4:30 pm

4A. Motors, Magnets, and Electricity

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4B. Reliving the Wright experience

To download the registration form, check out the Teachers Workshop Flyer. (Word document, opens in new window.)

Session 1:

A. Bringing engineering into YOUR classroom!

When spacecraft travel at high speeds through the Earth's atmosphere they generate high surface temperatures due to friction. Aerospace vehicles must have thermal protection systems (TPS) to protect them from this heat. In this workshop, participants learn about the process used by engineers to design lightweight but effective reusable thermal protection systems. Working in teams they design, build, and test a thermal protection system of their own. This classroom unit is appropriate for grades 4-12.

Chantelle Rose is in her eleventh year in education and has experience teaching grades K-12. She received her Master of Science in Educational Administration from the University of Dayton and completed her undergraduate degree at Urbana University. Currently employed as a high school teacher, her passion for aerospace education shines through. She is active in the Science Education Council of Ohio, the Ohio Math and Science Coalition and is the 2006 Air Force Association Ohio Teacher of the Year.

B. A Mathematical Carnival

Step right up! Enter the wonderful world of recreational mathematics. This presenter models enthusiastic teaching and presents mathematics in a spirit of play. You receive a handout of activities that enhance NCTM standards and motivate students to become active learners. Come prepared to experience the beauty and fun of mathematics.

Chuck Sonenshein (aka: Chuck Sunshine) has been a teacher of mathematics and math education for 42 years. He has taught a wide range of courses for elementary school, junior high, high school, and college. Chuck has presented inservice workshops for teachers, seminars for parents, and math magic programs for students throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, he is an accomplished magician specializing in sleight of hand. By combining his two passions — math and magic - he has motivated students to become active learners, teachers to become excited about their subject, and parents to have a better understanding of math education.

To download the registration form, check out the Teachers Workshop Flyer. (Word document, opens in new window.)

Session 2:

A. First Lego League

The FIRST LEGO® League Robotics Coordinator for Ohio, Ms. Kathy Levine, has ten years of classroom teaching experience and holds both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education from the Ohio State University and the University of Dayton respectively. She assisted in the development and implementation of a student assistance program for the Milton-Union Exempted Village Schools in Ohio, which included policy and grant writing, team and staff training, and program evaluation. She was included in the 1996 edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and she was nominated for the Milton-Union Schools Teacher of the Year Award in 1990. Since 2004, Ms. Levine has been the FIRST LEGO® League Robotics' Coordinator for Ohio. She supports the nine regional qualifying tournament organizers from around the state, and she provides robotics training for area coaches and tournament training for judges and referees. She also organizes and runs the FLL Wright State University Regional Qualifying Tournament and the FLL Ohio State Championship.

B. Flying Through Ohio

Sharon Murner joined the National Aviation Hall of Fame staff in July, 2006 as the Education Coordinator. She spent 30 years at Park Layne School, in New Carlisle, teaching grades 3-5. During that time, Sharon went back to the University of Dayton, and graduated with an MS in Elementary Education. After retiring from Tecumseh, she returned to teaching two years later as a Title I Reading and Math tutor at Dayton Catholic Elementary School. Sharon remained there for 6 years, and helped close this exceptional school in June 2006. Sharon volunteers every year with the Dayton Air Show. She is also an active member of the Air Force Association, Wright Memorial Chapter #212, and the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association. She is a valued member of the Educator's Action Team for TechFest and the Air Force Association Teacher Workshops in conjunction with the AFA State Convention.

To download the registration form, check out the Teachers Workshop Flyer. (Word document, opens in new window.)

Session 3:

A. Exploring Newton's Laws with Rocketry

Presenter: Judith Wehn, Chief of the Education Division, National Museum of the USAF

Join us for a variety of methods to introduce Newton's Laws into your classroom using principles of rocketry. We will investigate low cost demonstrations, using balloon, paper, foam tube and alka-fuji rockets. We will also review the considerations of using bottle rockets or rocket kits. In a fast paced format, we will build and test several low cost options and review other available resources. All activities are based on the National Science Content standards for physical science (force and motion) and science and technology. Participants will receive background materials to implement these activities back in their classroom. In 2003, Wehn was recognized by the National Congress for Aviation and Space Education as a leader in aerospace education.

B. Emergent Tecchnology

Maggie Veres is a retired k-12 educator from Northmont City schools where she evolved as an expert in technology integration. She has been an adjunct instructor of technology at both the University of Dayton and Wright State University for the past twenty years.

Maggie has presented topics at conferences including School Net, SOITA/GMVETC. and SITE. She has conducted workshops in technology integration for many institutions. She is a Vice President and Editor for the Society of Integration of Technology in Education (SITE) where she presides over the Electronic Playground at their International Conference. Currently, she is at Wright State University teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate educational technology courses. Maggie will be speaking about Emerging Technologies and their effect on education. An emphasis will be on Special Education.

To download the registration form, check out the Teachers Workshop Flyer. (Word document, opens in new window.)

Session 4:

A. Motors, Magnets, and Electricity

Mr. Robert (Bob) Gemin holds a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science Degree, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. He worked in the Engineering Profession at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) for 30+ years during which time he volunteered for many WPAFB Educational Outreach programs. After retiring from federal service five years ago, he joined the Educational Outreach staff as "Resident Engineer" employed through a contract with Universal Technology Corporation. He supports the program managers for the many educational programs which include the repair, design, and building of educational systems for the Department of Defense STARBASE as well as Technical Director with hardware and event layout design and build/setup for the FIRST LEGO League. He's most widely known for his support of and participation in the "Wizards of Wright!" (WOW!) program though repair, design, and building of most kits used by the base's Wizards. As a "Wizard" Bob specializes in "Electricity and Magnetism", "Magnets and Motors" and "Making a Motor from an Al Can" demonstrations. He is also the resident expert on Science Fairs, giving briefings on the practical approach to doing a successful science fair project. As such, he manages a competitive loan program of sophisticated research equipment to High School student interested in a high-tech approach to research. Mr. Gemin is known by his officemates as "Uncle Bob" and is the "go to man" for all things technical, heavy...or that has "some assembly required".

B. Reliving the Wright Experience

Watch as a group of eighth grade students build an full size replica of the 1902 Wright Glider and take it to the sands of Kitty Hawk for its first test flight. See how the students flew into aviation history. Photos and film clips will show the progression of our students from the sixth grade through the eighth grade in the development of several airplanes. Also will be discussed spin off ideas, which have developed as a result of our work with the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company. See how other teachers have developed projects as a result of this spin off.

Bio: Marcus Petitjean -

• 1980 Eastern Kentucky University BS Industrial Arts Education
• 1989 University of Dayton MS Computers in Education
• Additional Course Work Wright State University and University of Akron
• 27th year in the Russia Local School District. Presently Technology Coordinator and Industrial Arts Teacher.

To download the registration form, check out the Teachers Workshop Flyer. (Word document, opens in new window.)