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The REMC12E STEM/Maker CHALLENGE 2018 - 2019 School Year Are you interested in implementing STEM but not sure where to start? Do you need some fresh ideas to expand on the STEM activities you are already doing?   Would you like to try out using Maker materials that are new to you?   If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should participate in our STEM/Maker Challenge this year!  To participate, your students will complete STEM activities as part of your curriculum. You choose which ones and how many you would like to complete - and there is a “bonus” if you complete 4 or more! General Information Who: ANY classroom teacher in Branch or Calhoun County (even those that don’t know what STEM is!) When : 2018-2019 School Year What : Integration of STEM activities in your classroom activities Cost : FREE to participate! Why : STEM activities are most effective when included in classroom learning activities, and can expose students to new M...

The 2018 Global Day of Design will be May 4th!  Sign your classroom up now From AJ Juliani - This year the  Global Day of Design  will take place on  5/4/18 . We will be sharing students designing, building, making, and tinkering on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag  #GDD18! Use the Hashtag #GDD18 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Live stream if you can! *Note: If your school can't participate  on   5/4/18  pick a date that works for you and still use the hashtag to share out! Already we have over 75,000 students signed up to participate from 600+ schools, in over 14 countries and four different continents for the 2018 Global Day of Design. Go to the  GlobalDayOfDesign.com  and get access to 20+ FREE design challenges that you can use or tweak/modify. Enter your details into the form at the bottom of this post and receive a Design Challenge for FREE. You can also  fill out this Google Form ...

I'm looking for some teachers in Branch or Calhoun county (Michigan) that would like to participate in an end of the year challenge! Challenge Title:  Why We Celebrate Memorial Day Challenge/Problem to Solve :  Challenge your students to explore why we celebrate Memorial Day.   Type: Multimedia Challenge Challenge Parameters : Challenge is limited to 10 teams Students must create all elements for the challenge The student product must meet the following criteria: Utilize the green screen to support the project Be equivalent to a G or PG movie rating (for instance, in use of language and dress) Possible Ideas: Historical news cast about Memorial Day Reenactment of historical event related to Memorial Day Public Service Announcement related to Memorial Day Interview of vetern(s) - what Memorial Day means personally Opposing Viewpoints panel - should we celebrate Memorial Day Time Frame : approximately 4-5 weeks April 30: Deadline to sign up...

Regional Educational Media Center of Michigan          View this email in your browser February 2018 Newsletter JOIN REMC ASSOCIATION of MICHIGAN AT THE MACUL CONFERENCE   Learn More About Classroom Makers REMC SAVE Program For Schools Resources For Your Classroom GET INSPIRED In The REMC PRESENTATION ROOM Stop By And Take Home Some Fresh Ideas And New Know-How!   A team of enthusiastic educators will share great ideas for integrating technology into class work, professional development, using REMC resources and more. Sessions are Thursday and Friday of the  MACUL Conference  in the Haldane Room, in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Sessions for  Thursday, March 8 10:00 – 11:00 am , Read, Writing, Retelling and Green Screens 1:00 – 2:00 pm , Blending in Lower El: It Can be Done 2:30 – 3:30 pm , Videos [Check]: Now what do I do? 4:00 – 5:00 pm , Let’s Have a Play Date: Creating ...

I am looking for teachers that are willing to participate in a classroom challenge with their students! This challenge is open to all K-12 classrooms and student clubs in participating REMC12E districts. (This is nearly all school districts in Branch and Calhoun county.  Not sure if your district is included?  Email me to ask! Title: Build Model Test Course for New Vehicles Type : Engineering and Programming Challenge Challenge/Problem to Solve : You have been asked to develop a model test course for new vehicles. This course will test the controllability and speed of the vehicles as they move through the course. Challenge Parameters : Challenge is limited to 8-10 teams  Students must create all elements for the challenge  The designed course must contain the following:  An incline and decline of at least 24”  At least 4 turns, 2 each left and right  Tests for the model going slow, medium, and fast speeds  Time Frame : approximately...