ReV Up 2024

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ReV Up 2024

Welcome to the 28th Annual Region 5 Expanded Learning ReV Up 2024 In-Person Conference!

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8:55am PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All

Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT

Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4

Presenter

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)

I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room H3

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

12:55pm PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT

Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4

Presenter

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)

I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room H3

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

2:20pm PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT

Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4

Presenter

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)

I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room H3

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building