Ingenuity: Design, Build, Test, Learn
12 & 13 July 2010, 2.30pm - 5.30pm
For Primary Schools' Science Teachers
Can students learn science by inventing and testing model toys? It's the best way! Learn simple, low cost activities and the innovation approach to make it work.
Teachers work in small teams to build and test models and create solutions to fun problems. When teachers replicate these in the classroom students learn the science concepts and develop the self-confidence and skills they need to explore further on their own. The workshop is presented in an "ingenuity" or fast prototype where lecturing is minimized, and teachers discover how they can use the activities in their classroom. Materials used are inexpensive and commonly available. This is a highly motivating and engaging experience that teachers love.
What you will learn
• New science activities that engage students instantly
- build and launch rockets, build model cars, make flying models that teach science
• How to transform your existing teaching into a more powerful experience for students
- follow a simple formula to re-orient your lesson plans
• How to build interest in science in even the most reluctant students
• How to get better scholastic results with less work
• How to transform science education into fun and successful learning
Dr Ed Sobey is conducting the following workshops as well:
Speaker's Profile
Dr Ed Sobey develops hands-on, inventing activities that help kids learn science. He gives workshops on "inventing to learn" to teachers, museum staff, and the public throughout the US, in Europe and Asia, and he leads several Kids Invent! camps each summer.
Dr Ed Sobey has directed five museums, published more than a dozen books, and traveled around the world. He holds a Ph.D. in oceanography and has participated in scientific expeditions throughout the Pacific Ocean.
After directing two museums in Florida, Dr Ed Sobey was selected to be the founding director of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Along with work on exhibits and facilities, Dr Ed Sobey co-created Camp Invention. Later, while on the faculty of California State University, Fresno, he teamed with Prof Tim Stearns to create Kids Invent! Dr Ed Sobey also developed and hosted a kids television series on inventing, The Idea Factory.
Venue & Time
The Grassroots' Club,
190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8,
Singapore 568046
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Fees & Registration
*Sign up with another teacher (s) from your school to enjoy a 30% discount on the workshop fees.
Application Procedure
- Download & complete the application form and email to programmes@educare.sg. Principal’s signature will not be required if the application is sent via email. Note, all email application must be copied to the respective school Principal (unless the sender is the school Principal) otherwise; it will not be valid.
- Alternatively, you could also fax the application form to 6297 7386 (Principal’s signature will be required).
