South Central Summer Opportunities
Jackie Marling
Missouri S&T's 2nd Annual Regional STEM Conference
July 24th - 25th, 2024
Since it's inauguration in 2023, the main objective of this conference has remained to foster a collaborative environment where educators can come together to share their knowledge, experiences and resources while gaining inspiration and new techniques to invigorate their classrooms.
https://stemcenter.mst.edu/stemcon2024/
...A GREAT RESOURCE FOR SUMMER SCHOOL!
STEM TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT AT SC RPDC LENDING LIBRARY!
Interactive STEM items (listed below) can be checked out by counselors and/or teachers to be used with students. This is a great and fun way to support and reinforce learning.
If you would like to see one of the devices demonstrated prior to using them, please contact me regarding a date and time that would work for us to meet. marlingj@mst.edu
1. Virtuali-Tee -- Takes Science to a new dimension enabling students to learn about the human body...on a human body. With beautifully designed augmented reality and amazing 3D learning experiences, students can explore the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems with fully immersive 360 video.
2. Solar Rovers -- For scientific kids who love crafty fun, this solar car kit makes a great gift. With the parts necessary to build a solar-powered vehicle, you just need to add an empty soda can. Detailed assembly instructions are included so kids can learn as they create, and observe sunlight being converted into energy.
3. Ozobots -- A smart robot that can follow lines or roam around freely, detect colors, and can be programmed using visual codes. Students will learn hands-on about robotics, math and programming.
