Faculty: Andrew Carr & Terry Stone
Description: The Perot Museum is an excellent example of both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) displays and activities. We will go to the Perot Museum and learn how different ideas can be connected to hands-on-activities. After attending the museum, you will have an opportunity to visit local schools to see how STEM is being taught. You will then work in a team to bring a STEM lesson to life for a class of students. Think back to all of your math and science classes. As you consider these classes, can you recall a moment where a difficult concept finally clicked? Can you remember doing an awesome experiment that was a lot fun? It is likely that you have several memories that come to mind, which illustrates that early educational experiences are lasting. Since these experiences had an impact for you, you may want to learn more about teaching in STEM. Activities at local schools may adjust the start and end times for each day’s meeting time. Email Dr. Carr (acarr@austincollege.edu) for more information.
Meeting Information: 01/03/2022-01/25/2022; M-F 01:00PM – 03:00PM; IDEA Center, Room 127
Section Requisites: Take 1 course in either Education, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Course Fee: $25
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: $20