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Concepts like forces and energy can be challenging for students to visualize through static diagrams and textbooks alone. However, when paired with interactive technology, students can actively manipulate variables, measure results in real time, and gain a grounded, intuitive understanding of how the physical world works.
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In this practical, resource-packed workshop, participants will be guided through ready-to-use lesson plans designed to integrate seamlessly into existing science curricula. Rather than just sharing ideas, the host will walk educators through each lesson step-by-step, providing invaluable "in-the-trenches" tips and tricks for smooth classroom implementation.
Educators will learn how to troubleshoot common tech hiccups, manage small-group dynamic investigations, and facilitate meaningful student discussions around data and observations. Each lesson model will highlight actionable strategies for fostering student inquiry, scientific argumentation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Monica, a STEM Facilitator for the AMER region at Creative Hut, partners with Georgia and Mississippi school districts to implement innovative, student-centered STEM learning. She works with students, teachers, and leaders to strengthen STEM understanding and integrate hands-on, inquiry-based practices. Monica delivers engaging workshops to spark curiosity and problem-solving across STEM fields.
With over 30 years in education, Monica began as a high school science teacher and later moved into school administration. For ten years, she served as an evaluator, trainer, and facilitator for a federally funded grant improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
After retiring, Monica earned a Culinary Arts degree. She returned to education in 2020 to build and lead a middle school STEM program, blending her experience with a real-world, project-based approach. Her goal is to empower students with computational thinking and collaboration skills through authentic problem-solving, preparing them for future careers.
Explore Ready-to-Use STEM Lesson Plans
I can navigate and adapt turnkey lesson plans that utilize interactive technology and STEM tools to teach foundational concepts of forces and energy.
Master Facilitation Strategies and Classroom Management
I understand practical tips and tricks for seamlessly managing tech resources, student collaboration, and troubleshooting during hands-on STEM investigations.
Connect Abstract Physical Science Concepts to Interactive Tech
I can leverage STEM resources to make invisible forces and energy transfers visible, tangible, and engaging for diverse learners.
