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Title: Absorbing and Reflecting Radiant Energy: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Taylor, Colleen, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: Students will use a Vernier light probe to measure reflected light on various colored papers and to measure the absorption of light on black and white felt material. Students will calculate the temperature changes and create a graph to display their data. Students will create a collage to represent understanding of these terms and materials.
Date Issued: 2018-07-20
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0008
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Cabbage Patch Kids: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Ray, Leah, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this lesson students plan and grow a cabbage garden. They explore plant growth, food
Date Issued: 2017-01-18
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0005
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Coding in the Classroom: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Duke, Cassandra, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: Students will develop a basic understanding of computer science coding skills. They will be able to define foundational coding terms, apply these skills in a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, and discover the impact of coding in today’s workforce.
Date Issued: 2017-12-20
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0012
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Connecting with a LittleBit of Circuits: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Meldrum, Stephanie, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: Students explore LittleBits basics to build up their familiarity with the Bits and then engage in short rounds of mini-challenges to gain confidence and spark their imagination while playing with LittleBits.
Date Issued: 2017-12-20
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0009
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Does the Origin of a Tomato Seed Influence Its Growth?: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Clark, Laura, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: This activity explores whether tomato seeds harvested from the international space station grow differently on Earth than those harvested on Earth. Students track plant growth, examine plant structures, and define food for plants.
Date Issued: 2017-06-14
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0003
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Energy Crisis: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Alden, Suzanne, Kingston, Christina, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: This is a group project where students work in business teams for the company KTech. Students will apply the information they have learned about the different types of energy to create a new way of collecting energy. Teams will design and construct an original model to collect energy. Then present their idea to the CEO of the company KTech.
Date Issued: 2017-07-24
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0014
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Fresh Florida School Garden: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Akin, Nanlyn, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: This activity allows students to determine optimal locations for a school garden. Students sow multiple 3' x 3' plots. Students plot out their garden, learn about the layers of soil, and the importance of radishes as a Florida crop.
Date Issued: 2017-01-01
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0001
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: I survived: Hurricane Irma: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Lynch, Melinda G., Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: Students will create a hurricane preparedness plan for their family to survive a catastrophic hurricane. They will extend these ideas to other natural disaster events.
Date Issued: 2017-06
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0011
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Keeping It Cool: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Regnier, Vanessa, Liggins, Regina, Johnson, Kelly, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this lesson, students determine the effectiveness of water bottles by examining energy transfer in a controlled experiment.
Date Issued: 2017-01-01
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0006
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Owl Pellet Discovery: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Alexander, Michelle, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this lesson, students dissect the contents of an owl pellet to explore the concepts of physical adaptations and interdependence.
Date Issued: 2016-11-28
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0002
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Plant Reproduction: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Matos, Alejandra, Holt, Lainey, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this lesson students learn the parts of the flowering plant the processes occurs within them (pollination, fertilization, seed dispersal, and germination).
Date Issued: 2018-06-20
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0010
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Soil Sort: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Glewa, Monica, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this lesson, students collect soil and separate its components to explore the components of soil and sorting.
Date Issued: 2016-12-26
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0004
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The Human Body Systems: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Sutter, Vicki, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers
Abstract / Description: In this life science lesson, students are given a human organ from a model and asked to explore the function of that body part, its organ system and how this organ system stays healthy and what diseases occur if it does not stay healthy. Student groups share the information about their organ system with the other groups and the entire set of body systems is covered by the classroom.
Date Issued: 2016-12-20
Identifier: fgcu_UGR_0007
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Zip Lining STEM Lesson: STEM Teacher Institute Plans.
Creator: Firrincielli, Didi, Foley, Bertha, Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers, McKiernan, Denise
Abstract / Description: In this lesson students create a zip line and calculate speed for their zip line. They get real world practice with the Laws of Motion, Energy Transformation
Date Issued: 2017-06-13
Identifier: fgcu_whitaker_0013
Format: Document (PDF)

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