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Wednesday, July 23
 

8:45am EDT

Part 1: Hands-On Space Exploration: Building Drop Towers, Studying Impact Craters, Exploring Waves, and Designing Circuits with Tinkercad
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Come and do space science!!  Experience 4 different space related activities. AMDrop towers provide teachers with the chance to explore the physics of gravity, acceleration, and impact forces. Teachers will design drop tower models to study how varying object masses and heights affect speed and force upon impact. Understanding impact craters is an essential part of planetary science. In this workshop, teachers will simulate meteorite impacts and study the resulting craters to gain insights into the forces that shape planets and moons. Teachers will create craters in different materials and observe how variables like speed, angle, and the type of material impact the shape and size of the crater. PMWaves play a critical role in space exploration, particularly in communication systems. Teachers will explore how electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves, are used to transmit data between spacecraft and Earth. Teachers will gain practical experience designing simple circuits using Tinkercad, a user-friendly online tool for 3D design and electronics simulation. By creating circuits that power various devices, teachers will understand the foundational concepts of electrical engineering that are used in space technology, such as the circuits that power space probes, satellites, and space stations.  Limited to 15 participants.
Speakers
avatar for Karin Paquin

Karin Paquin

K-12 Educator, St John’s Catholic School
I am a dedicated middle school science teacher and space enthusiast with over a decade of experience in both formal and informal education. I hold a Master’s in Science Education with a focus on Curriculum Design and Theory, as well as a Bachelor’s in Marine Science, both from... Read More →
avatar for Kathy Bock

Kathy Bock

K-12 Educator, Cape Elizabeth High School
I have taught a wide variety of scientific disciplines over my career. I currently teach earth, space and environmental science to high school students at all levels.  My classes include real world experiences and activities that allow students to “do” science. I believe that... Read More →
RS

Rhonda Stevens

Grade 8 Teacher, Sipayak Elementary School
avatar for Jim Lenke

Jim Lenke

K-12 Educator, Machias High School
Long time engineer now teaching physical sciences to high schoolers, which allows me to introduce engineering fundamentals of STEM education in particular as it applies to "harsh environments" such as space and the ocean. I'm a huge Tinkercad fan and use it for both 3D printing and... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Physics and LEGO: Build
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Pam Buffington

Pam Buffington

Director of Rural STEM Initiatives, EDC
Pam Buffington is the co-PI of WFR and Director of Rural STEM Initiatives at EDC. She has over four decades of experience in education, including teaching computer science, mathematics, physics, and instructional technology classes. She has also led numerous STEM projects and initiatives... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Part 2: Hands-On Space Exploration: Building Drop Towers, Studying Impact Craters, Exploring Waves, and Designing Circuits with Tinkercad
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Come and do space science!!  Experience 4 different space related activities. AMDrop towers provide teachers with the chance to explore the physics of gravity, acceleration, and impact forces. Teachers will design drop tower models to study how varying object masses and heights affect speed and force upon impact. Understanding impact craters is an essential part of planetary science. In this workshop, teachers will simulate meteorite impacts and study the resulting craters to gain insights into the forces that shape planets and moons. Teachers will create craters in different materials and observe how variables like speed, angle, and the type of material impact the shape and size of the crater. PMWaves play a critical role in space exploration, particularly in communication systems. Teachers will explore how electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves, are used to transmit data between spacecraft and Earth. Teachers will gain practical experience designing simple circuits using Tinkercad, a user-friendly online tool for 3D design and electronics simulation. By creating circuits that power various devices, teachers will understand the foundational concepts of electrical engineering that are used in space technology, such as the circuits that power space probes, satellites, and space stations.Teacher registered by Jul 1, 2025 will receive a classroom kit for each activity. Limited to 15 registrants.
Speakers
avatar for Karin Paquin

Karin Paquin

K-12 Educator, St John’s Catholic School
I am a dedicated middle school science teacher and space enthusiast with over a decade of experience in both formal and informal education. I hold a Master’s in Science Education with a focus on Curriculum Design and Theory, as well as a Bachelor’s in Marine Science, both from... Read More →
avatar for Kathy Bock

Kathy Bock

K-12 Educator, Cape Elizabeth High School
I have taught a wide variety of scientific disciplines over my career. I currently teach earth, space and environmental science to high school students at all levels.  My classes include real world experiences and activities that allow students to “do” science. I believe that... Read More →
avatar for Jim Lenke

Jim Lenke

K-12 Educator, Machias High School
Long time engineer now teaching physical sciences to high schoolers, which allows me to introduce engineering fundamentals of STEM education in particular as it applies to "harsh environments" such as space and the ocean. I'm a huge Tinkercad fan and use it for both 3D printing and... Read More →
RS

Rhonda Stevens

Grade 8 Teacher, Sipayak Elementary School
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA

2:45pm EDT

Physics and LEGO: Application
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Pam Buffington

Pam Buffington

Director of Rural STEM Initiatives, EDC
Pam Buffington is the co-PI of WFR and Director of Rural STEM Initiatives at EDC. She has over four decades of experience in education, including teaching computer science, mathematics, physics, and instructional technology classes. She has also led numerous STEM projects and initiatives... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
 
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